Articles from Toronto Star (299)
The Supreme Court declined to take on this Toronto man’s legal battle. Why the result is ‘profound unfairness’ on criminal background checks
“There’s a profound unfairness in this idea that there’s some information that is being used against you, and you don’t know what (it) is.”
Iraq’s displaced Yazidis and security forces cast ballots in early voting in parliament election
DOHUK, Iraq (AP) — Members of Iraqi security forces and displaced people living in camps, including minority Yazidis, cast their ballots Sunday in early voting ahead of this week's parliamentary
Iraq's displaced Yazidis and security forces cast ballots in early voting in parliament election
Security forces stand guard outside a polling station during a special voting session ahead of Tuesday's parliamentary election in Baghdad, Iraq, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Hadi Mizban)
One photo that captures tenderness amid chaos in the Philippines as Typhoon Fung-wong hits
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Judy Bertuso, 63, leans forward inside a bright orange tent set up on the floor of a basketball court in Quezon City, carefully spooning porridge into
A boat from Myanmar with hundreds of migrants capsizes off Malaysia, 1 body found and 10 rescued
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A boat carrying about 300 migrants from Myanmar capsized last week in the Indian Ocean close to the maritime border between Thailand and Malaysia, with
Democrats seize on Trump administration’s efforts to fight food stamp payments
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration's legal efforts to fight having to fully fund food stamps for millions of vulnerable Americans is creating an opening for Democrats
3 dead and 15 injured in tidal surge on Spain’s Canary Islands
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Strong waves killed three people on Spain’s Canary Islands by pulling them into the Atlantic Ocean during a tidal surge, officials said Sunday.
Red Cross receives body of a hostage in Gaza that Hamas claims is Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel said the Red Cross has received the remains of a hostage in Gaza after Hamas announced that it was releasing the body of Hadar
Al-Sharaa to become the first Syrian president to visit the White House after an unlikely rise
BEIRUT (AP) — Two decades ago, Ahmad al-Sharaa was held in a U.S.-run detention center in Iraq after joining al-Qaida militants fighting against American forces there.
Hospital police officer shot and killed in North Carolina emergency department struggle
GARNER, N.C. (AP) — A police officer was shot and killed during a struggle in the emergency department lobby at a North Carolina hospital Saturday.
Retired AP reporter helped cement the legend of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Associated Press reporter Harry Atkins was far from Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975, “when the gales of November came early." But his news coverage the
Authorities investigate death of passenger aboard Carnival cruise ship
MIAMI (AP) — Authorities in Miami were investigating the death of a passenger traveling on a Carnival cruise ship that returned to the city Saturday.
Infant botulism in 10 US states linked to formula being recalled
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that was being recalled, authorities said Saturday.
UK sends military experts and equipment to Belgium after drone sightings near airports
LONDON (AP) — Britain is sending equipment and personnel to Belgium after a spate of drone sightings near airports, the head of the U.K. military said Sunday.
Ukrainian strikes disrupt power and heating to 2 major cities in Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian strikes disrupted power and heating to two major Russian cities near the Ukrainian border, local Russian officials reported Sunday.
Why France’s ex-President Sarkozy may be released from prison after just 20 days
PARIS (AP) — A court in Paris will decide whether to release France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy from prison on Monday, just 20 days after he was incarcerated.
Israeli survivors of Kristallnacht mark 87th anniversary of Nazi riots amid rising antisemitism
JERUSALEM (AP) — Walter Bingham was 14 years old when Nazis plundered Jewish businesses and places of worship across Germany and Austria in what became known as Kristallnacht, or the
Powerful quake strikes off the coast of Japan, tsunami advisory lifted after 3 hours
TOKYO (AP) — A powerful quake rattled northern Japan Sunday evening, followed by several more temblors, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. A tsunami advisory was issued.
College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Acorn squash, Spam and baby food lined the shelves on a recent day at a college food pantry in California's capital city, a resource that students
Chicago police respond to report of shots fired at federal agents amid immigration operations
Chicago police officers responded to a call of gunshots fired at federal agents Saturday amid immigration enforcement operations that drew residents to protest in the streets, the department said.
Super Typhoon Fung-wong leaves 2 dead and forces more than 1 million to evacuate in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Super Typhoon Fung-wong battered the Philippines' northeastern coast ahead of landfall on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead and forcing more than a million people
States are pushing for more scrutiny of antisemitism in schools
In the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas two years ago, high school teacher Josh Hirsch posted comments on social media in support of Israel. It
Residents turn to community patrols as illegal gold mining grows in Ghana
JEMA, Ghana (AP) — As day broke in a remote part of western Ghana, a priest, farmers and other residents combed through the forests, looking for signs of illegal gold
King Charles III leads Britain’s Remembrance Sunday ceremony for war dead
LONDON (AP) — King Charles III led Britain’s annual ceremony of remembrance for the country’s war dead on Sunday, under November sunshine and the shadow cast across Europe by the
Government shutdown reaches its 40th day as senators work through a crucial weekend
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown stretched into its 40th day Sunday even as senators stayed in Washington for a grueling weekend session hoping to find an end to the
Kenyan activists released from Ugandan detention after Museveni confirms arrest
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two Kenyan activists were released from detention in Uganda after President Yoweri Museveni confirmed they were arrested more than a month ago and accused them of
Fedora man unmasked: Meet the teen behind the Louvre mystery photo
PARIS (AP) — When 15-year-old Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux realized an Associated Press photo of him at the Louvre on the day of the crown jewels heist had drawn millions
Guinea’s supreme court releases provisional list of presidential candidates
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea’s supreme court has released a provisional list of presidential candidates for the December election in the West African nation.
TTC to increase Line 1 service starting this weekend
Additional trains will run during the morning and evening rush hour to improve train frequency., the mayor announced on Friday.
Court-appointed lawyers and their clients face fallout from government shutdown, funding crisis
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The longest U.S. government shutdown in history is officially over, but the fallout will continue to hit two groups particularly hard for months to come: federally
After more than 80 years, Imperial Pub will serve its last pint tonight. What does its closure mean for Toronto’s dive bars?
Long a hub for spontaneous gatherings and lively nights, the pub’s closure underscores the challenges facing Toronto’s remaining dive bars.
Heavy Metal Karaoke in Newfoundland gives patrons a safe place to scream
ST. JOHN'S - On a recent Friday night, amid the howling winds of an incoming hurricane, two people dressed as skeletons grinned as Chris Lahey screamed into a microphone.
SIU investigating 18-year-old man’s fatal fall at the Square One parking garage in Mississauga
A Peel officer located the man at around 2:20 p.m. in the parking garage of the mall. Shortly after the man fell from the parking garage to the ground below, SIU said in the release.
One Great Idea: Let’s make riding the TTC better — at no extra cost
We’re looking for that One Great Idea – big or small — from readers, and to kick things off we asked a range of interesting Torontonians for theirs.
Trump says he ‘stopped a war’ by preserving a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that he had successfully eased hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand, saying that he'd been able to preserve a previous, U.S.-brokered...
College football coach John Beam from ‘Last Chance U’ has died after being shot
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland's celebrated former football coach John Beam, who was featured in the Netflix series “Last Chance U” that showcased his success with players others wouldn’t gamble
Doug Ford said he’d pay for traffic calming measures to replace speed cameras. Here’s why that’s a bad fit for Toronto
City rules mean that most of the recent speed camera locations would be ineligible for infrastructure designed to slow traffic.
After Assad’s fall, Syrians and EU officials hold rare meeting in Damascus
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Representatives of Syria’s civil society held rare open discussions Saturday in Damascus in the presence of officials from the European Union and the transitional government. They
Hungary to mount court challenge to EU’s planned phase-out of Russian energy, Orbán says
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary will challenge the European Union’s plan to end Russian energy imports and take the case to an EU court, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Friday.
Trump cuts ties with ‘Wacky’ Marjorie Taylor Greene, once among his top MAGA-world defenders
President Donald Trump has publicly called it quits with one of his most stalwart MAGA-world supporters, calling Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene “'Wacky' Marjorie” and saying he would endorse a
Manitoba government seeking suppliers for new monument in front of legislature
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government is looking for design teams to help build a new statue on the front lawn of the legislature.
Trump administration seeks custody of imprisoned Colorado elections clerk
DENVER (AP) — The Trump administration is seeking a transfer from state prison to federal custody of a former Colorado county clerk who has become a hero to election conspiracy
Five things to know about Quebec graphite mine added to major projects list
A graphite mine in Quebec has been included on the federal government's expanded list of major projects in the national interest to be considered for regulatory fast-tracking.
Justice Department quietly replaced ‘identical’ Trump signatures on recent pardons
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department posted pardons online bearing identical copies of President Donald Trump’s signature before quietly correcting them this week after what the agency called...
B.C. police watchdog finds no officer offence after 2022 crash that injured four
SURREY - The Independent Investigations Office of BC says there are no grounds to find officers committed any offences after four people were injured in a head-on crash caused by
Trump’s Republican Party insists there’s no affordability crisis and dismisses election losses
NEW YORK (AP) — Almost two weeks after Republicans lost badly in elections in Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia, many GOP leaders insist there is no problem with the
84-year-old woman dead after house fire in Toronto, police say
TORONTO - Toronto police say an 84-year-old woman has died after a house fire in the city’s Annex neighbourhood.
Snow and wind warnings are in place across Atlantic provinces
HALIFAX - Much of the Atlantic region is under a weather warning today.
Toronto weekend weather: Get out the rain gear with showers, mild temperatures expected
A high of 11 C is forecast for Saturday, with showers moving in and continuing through Sunday. Sunshine is set to return Monday.
One Tech Tip: iPhone users can now add US passport info to their digital wallets
Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, iPhone users can now add their passport details to their Apple digital wallets.
‘Start their life over’: Alberta county divided after vote over planned nuclear plant
Amid the sprawling canola fields, white spruce and jack pine trees, fireweed and goldenrods of northern Alberta, Pat McNamara is having a case of nuclear déjà vu.
Ready to get your festive on? These are the Santa Claus parades, holiday markets and celebrations coming your way
St. Nick will be the star of parades in the Beaches, Brampton and Newmarket this weekend.
Alberta premier says loss of measles elimination status concerning, urges vigilance
More than 150 people in Alberta have been hospitalized with measles since March, and last month an infant died shortly after being born to a woman who had contracted measles.
TTC introducing new bus routes, service adjustments this weekend in preparation for Finch West LRT
As a result of the anticipated line, several changes to bus service in the area will be implemented on Sunday, including new routes and expanded routes.
Illegal bets in the Dominican Republic come under scrutiny after MLB pitchers arrested
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Baseball and bets go hand-in-hand in the Dominican Republic, where professional athletes, musicians and even legislators go public with their wagers.
District attorney in Utah declines to charge founder of anti-child-trafficking organization
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A district attorney based in Salt Lake City is declining to file charges against the founder of an anti-child-trafficking organization — made famous by the
Cory Booker says Dems need to ‘get back in the huddle’ after blowing a big play
Manchester, N.H. (AP) — New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker on Friday took his frustration with the deal ending the government shutdown to the home field of two fellow Democrats who
Alberta paramedics, other health professionals to vote on mediated agreement
EDMONTON - Some 22,000 Alberta health and medical workers, including paramedics, are set to vote on a new mediator recommended contract after bargaining resumed this week.
Toronto will prioritize clearing encampments near playgrounds, schools and daycares
All encampments within a 200-metre radius of a school, playground or daycare will now be subject to the three-strikes rule on shelter offers before clearing.
We ordered cocaine for $100 through a Facebook ad. Here’s why it was easy to buy illegal drugs online in Canada
Meta, the tech giant that owns Facebook and Instagram, says it has “zero tolerance” for the ads and works to find and remove the illegal drug posts.
Naturalized US citizens thought they were safe. Trump’s immigration policies are shaking that belief
NEW YORK (AP) — When he first came to the United States after escaping civil war in Sierra Leone and spending almost a decade in a refugee camp, Dauda Sesay
Haitian police destroy helicopter, kill 7 in gang shootout
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Police in Haiti clashed with gangs Thursday night into Friday in an operation that killed seven gang members and led police to destroy a helicopter after
B.C. lawyers receiving extortion threats, legal regulator warns
VANCOUVER - The Law Society of British Columbia says it has become aware of lawyers receiving extortion threats for "substantial sums of money."
Watch the video: Family rescued from thick bush in Rouge National Urban Park
After a drone located the lost couple and their one-year-old daughter last weekend, an OPP helicopter directed officers on the ground to the family.
At Trump’s urging, Bondi says US will investigate Epstein’s ties to Clinton and other political foes
Bondi posted on X that she was assigning Manhattan U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton to lead the probe.
‘Backdoor dealing’: B.C. farmer decries omission of private owners from Cowichan case
RICHMOND - The co-owner of an eight-hectare farm on the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title lands said he and fellow private landowners were unfairly left out of the court case that
Three people in hospital after stabbing in Scarborough overnight
Three men are in hospital following a fight that led to stabbings, police said.
Montreal transit strike averted after tentative deal reached with drivers’ union
MONTREAL - Bus and metro service is set to continue in Montreal this weekend after the city's public transit network reached a last-minute, tentative deal with its drivers' union, averting
Gun control group warns of Liberal ‘inaction’ ahead of Polytechnique anniversary
OTTAWA - A well-known gun control group is telling Prime Minister Mark Carney it would be "disingenuous and even hypocritical" for Liberal MPs to wear white ribbons to mark the
Man arrested, another wanted in 2021 gangland double shooting that left 65-year-old man dead in Bolton
The two men were wanted in the 2021 murder of Giovanni Costa, as well as the 2020 attempted murder of Michael Costa.
Washington resident is infected with a different type of bird flu
NEW YORK (AP) — A Washington state resident has bird flu, and it's a different type than what was seen in previous infections, state health officials said Friday.
Judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit against a western NY city’s sanctuary city policies
A federal judge has dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit challenging the city of Rochester, New York's practices as a “sanctuary city.”
Thousands protest ahead of trial over deadliest fire in North Macedonia’s history
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets of North Macedonia's capital on Saturday demanding justice for the victims of a nightclub fire — the deadliest
Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendant for separate gun offense, releasing him from prison
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump issued a second pardon to a Jan. 6 defendant who had remained behind bars despite the sweeping grant of clemency for Capitol rioters because
Man killed in Mississauga hit-and-run Friday night, Peel police say
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Governor General Simon released from hospital, recovering from illness
The 78-year-old representative of King Charles missed the annual Remembrance Day service in Ottawa on Tuesday after being hospitalized with a respiratory illness.
Boy testifies about adoptive moms’ bizarre rules as Ontario murder trial sees haunting video of his brother — zip-tied into a wetsuit and helmet
In the video, the child can be seen wearing a wetsuit and a black hockey helmet — zip-tied at the back — walking slowly up and down the stairs to
Men accused in deadly Vaughan home invasion face other charges
Two of the suspects in the Vaughan invasion that ended in the death of a homewowner have prior and ongoing criminal charges.
Influencers have more reach on 5 major platforms than news media, politicians: report
A significant portion of the political content Canadians see on X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Bluesky "comes directly from influencers," says the report.
Two arrested, one wanted in homicide and attempted murder investigation: OPP
Provincial police say two people have been arrested and another is wanted in an investigation into an attempted murder and a homicide in southern Ontario.
US presses for approval of UN resolution on Gaza as Russia offers rival proposal
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States stepped up calls Friday for U.N. consensus on its plan for Gaza as Russia circulated a rival proposal that would strip out reference
US prosecutor in Wyoming promises crackdown on pot in national parks and on other public lands
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Getting high around a campfire in a national park, especially in Wyoming, is likelier to get you prosecuted under a new Justice Department policy cracking
Indigenous artifacts from Vatican returning to Canada as gift from Pope Leo
The Canadian Church said the gift was initiated by the late Pope Francis, who wanted to hand the artifacts to the CCCB in support of their ongoing journey with the
A visit from Santa will affect bus routes this weekend and a stretch of Line 2 subway will be without service. What you need to know
TTC buses will detour for Sunday’s Beaches Santa Claus Parade, and track work will affect weekend subway service between Kipling and Jane stations.
Man seriously injured after daytime stabbing at downtown park near Yonge Street
The victim was rushed to hospital after being stabbed Friday morning near Yonge and Isabella streets.
Saskatchewan man found guilty of second-degree murder in 2006 bush party stabbing
Misha Pavelick was 19 when he was killed in the fight involving multiple people near Regina Beach, northwest of Regina, in May 2006.
Nova Scotia’s first two individual ‘death reviews’ slammed for lack of transparency
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s chief medical examiner has released recommendations from committees that reviewed the deaths of two people in the province's care, but the documents are being criticized for
B.C. invests $241 million in trades training to boost labour for major projects
ESQUIMALT - British Columbia's government is investing $241 million over the next three years to boost trades training in a bid to support labour demands anticipated for upcoming major projects.
ByHeart infant formula recalled in Canada as botulism outbreak linked to product grows in U.S.
No illnesses related to the ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula have been reported yet in Canada.
Immigrant who allegedly dodged ICE with Wisconsin judge’s help has been deported
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — An immigrant who was arrested after a Milwaukee judge allegedly helped him dodge federal agents has been deported.
Israel says another set of remains of a hostage has been turned over in Gaza
Capt. Omer Neutra was 21 when Hamas militants killed him and abducted his body to Gaza in the Oct. 7, 2023 attack that began the war.
European Union vessel reaches ship raided by pirates off Somalia; all 24 crew on board safe
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A European Union naval force on Friday reached a Malta-flagged tanker earlier attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, finding all its 24
Drone drops paint and unknown sticky substance onto Russian trade delegation’s villa in Sweden
STOCKHOLM (AP) — A drone flew over the Russian trade delegation's villa on an island outside Stockholm early Saturday and dumped paint and an unknown sticky substance onto the building
How a plan for a Toronto rec centre stirred controversy — and brought these kids to city hall
“Bringing (the hub) here would send a clear message: Weston youth matter and our dreams matter,” 14-year-old Khuwelid Haji told a council committee about plans to remake a hockey rink into a hub...
James Watson, co-discoverer of the double-helix shape of DNA, has died at age 97
James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died. He
White House says naming new Washington Commanders stadium after Trump would be ‘beautiful’
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The White House said Saturday it would be “beautiful” to name the new stadium for Washington's NFL team after President Donald Trump following an
Israeli jets strike southern Lebanon towns, escalating near-daily attacks
Israeli jets struck several towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday after urging residents to leave, marking an escalation in their near-daily strikes on the country.
Sexual harassment in Mexico drives women to look for rides with other women
MEXICO CITY (AP) — When a male driver from a popular rideshare app asked Ninfa Fuentes for her phone number during a ride through Mexico City, she froze. But when
Foreign enrollment at US colleges holds steady, for now, despite Trump’s visa crackdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Foreign students enrolled at U.S. colleges in strong numbers this fall despite fears that a Trump administration crackdown would trigger a nosedive, yet there are signs of
Woman killed after being struck by pickup truck in Ancaster
A 42-year-old woman died Saturday evening after she was struck by a pickup truck in Ancaster. She is the second pedestrian killed in a traffic collision in just over 48 hours in the city.
Mexico president’s rivals cry foul as she uses groping incident to address gender violence
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The groping of Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum on a downtown street shone a bright light on the gender violence women face every day, but the country’s
US proposes the UN lift sanctions on Syria’s leader ahead of White House visit
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United States is asking the U.N. Security Council to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government ahead of a historic
Official says test reveals no contamination of a local water system after derailment
VICTORIA - A local official said testing has revealed "no contamination" of a local water system on Kamloops Lake in B.C. after more than 80,000 litres of aviation fuel spilled
Pakistan–Afghanistan peace talks in Istanbul fail amid rising border tensions
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Istanbul have ended without agreement, with the sides trading blame for the breakdown in negotiations aimed at easing border tensions
A car fleeing police slams into a bar in Florida, killing 4 and injuring 11
A speeding car fleeing police slammed into a crowded bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring 11 in a historic district of Tampa, Florida, known for its nightlife and
James Bond fantasist jailed for 7 years in UK for trying to spy for Russia
LONDON (AP) — A British man who would "dream about being like James Bond" was jailed Friday for seven years after trying to spy for Russia.
Outside powers’ reported backing for Sudan’s warring sides fuels fighting as atrocities mount
CAIRO (AP) — For more than two years, Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force have torn the country apart in a war for power, both digging in against peace
Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced
GÜIRIA, Venezuela (AP) — One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet.
ICE to open national call center to find unaccompanied migrant children
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to open a national call center to help local and state law enforcement agencies find unaccompanied migrant children who entered the country...
Trump signals no shutdown compromise with Democrats as senators hold a rare weekend session
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are working through the weekend for the first time since the government shutdown began more than a month ago, hoping to find a bipartisan resolution that
Hundreds of flights cancelled in U.S. as government shutdown drags on. Here’s what Canadian travellers need to know
Canadians might want to brace for long lines, delays and several disruptions at American airports.
Climate summit hears from countries suffering from harms, destruction linked to global warming
BELEM, Brazil (AP) — Officials from countries most vulnerable to global warming offered searing dispatches of life on the front line of a warming planet Friday, as world leaders gathered
Multiple explosions shake a mosque in an Indonesian high school and injure 54
Most of the victims suffered minor to severe injuries from glass shards and burns.
Women make inroads in Pakistan as they become firefighters and barriers slowly fall
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Thick black smoke clawed at the sky last week over the industrial zone in Pakistan's largest city as firefighter Syeda Masooma Zaidi raced toward the raging
Businessman who blew the whistle on a South African government bribery scandal gets plea deal
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A businessman who confessed to being a fixer who delivered bribes to South African government officials, lawmakers and others in a corruption scheme that
New York City firefighter dies after responding to a five-alarm blaze
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City firefighter died Saturday after suffering a medical episode while battling a five-alarm fire at a Brooklyn apartment building, authorities said.
Children’s Aid fired three workers after 12-year-old boy’s harrowing death, Ontario murder trial hears
Becky Hamber and Brandy Cooney are on trial for first-degree murder, with defence lawyers trying to show that systemic failures were responsible for the 12-year-old boy’s death.
Thousands flee to overcrowded camps after Sudan’s paramilitary captures el-Fasher
CAIRO (AP) — Tens of thousands of Sudanese have fled to overcrowded camps to escape reported atrocities by a paramilitary force since it captured el-Fasher in the western Darfur region,
Mexico and France announce plan to boost economic and cultural ties after leaders meet
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico and France announced plans Friday to boost their economic partnership and cultural cooperation as Mexico seeks to strengthen trade relationships with Europe while still under
Some states now require public schools to teach kids about gun safety
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — This school year, students in elementary, middle and high schools in some states will get a new lesson on safety: what to do if they find
Biofuel pledge at climate summit highlights India’s ethanol blending debate
BENGALURU, India (AP) — India's push to blend ethanol with gasoline shows the benefits and challenges of the sustainable fuel efforts being showcased at global climate talks this week.
Takeaways from the 2025 general election, in charts
WASHINGTON (AP) — After voters swung toward Republican Donald Trump during last fall’s presidential election, states like Virginia and New Jersey swung back towards Democratic candidates at nearly the same
Brazilian environmentalist gets funded by DiCaprio after false forest fire accusation by Bolsonaro
Being falsely accused of setting fire in the Amazon eventually became a blessing in disguise for Caetano Scannavino.
Trump pardons ex-NYPD officer who was convicted of helping China stalk an expat
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump granted a pardon Friday to a former New York police sergeant who was convicted of helping China try to scare an ex-official into
Former British soldier fighting extradition to Kenya in death of woman
A former British soldier said Friday that he would fight extradition to Kenya where he faces charges of murder in the death of a woman whose decomposed body was found
Death threat to prominent Indian journalist Rana Ayyub came from Canadian number
Rana Ayyub was told to write a column glorifying the Sikh assassins of former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi or prepare to be killed herself.
Powerful tornado in Brazil kills 6 people and injures hundreds more
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A powerful tornado in Brazil’s southern state of Parana killed six people and injured hundreds Friday night, state officials said Saturday. Dozens of homes were
From Bollywood to bodegas, Mamdani’s mayoral campaign found visual inspiration in unlikely corners
The campaign’s esthetic wasn't merely stylistic.
Indonesian police investigate ties between a mosque attack suspect and hate groups
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian police seized explosive powder and writings from the home of a 17-year-suspect in an attack on a mosque at a high school that injured scores
Collapse at retired South Korean power plant leaves at least 3 dead, 2 others presumed dead
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A 60-meter (196-foot) tower collapsed during demolition work at a decommissioned thermal power plant in the South Korean city of Ulsan, killing three people and
Israel identifies latest hostage remains returned by Hamas from Gaza as those of a Tanzanian student
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli authorities confirmed Thursday that the remains of a hostage returned the previous day from Gaza are of a Tanzanian agricultural student in Israel who was killed
Tanzania charges dozens with treason over violence linked to disputed election
DODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Prosecutors in Tanzania on Friday charged dozens of people with treason over their alleged roles in violence surrounding the country’s disputed election.
Rodrigo Paz sworn in as Bolivia’s new president, ending 20 years of one-party rule
LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Conservative politician Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president on Saturday, ushering in a new era for the Andean nation after nearly 20
What a reporter found when she investigated US military strikes on Venezuelan drug boats
GÜIRIA, Venezuela (AP) — Regina Garcia Cano was the reporter behind The Associated Press story that provided the first comprehensive account and identifies of some of the men killed in
US government shutdown forces some overseas bases to stop paying workers
MADRID (AP) — The longest U.S. government shutdown on record is doing more than grind activities to a halt at home; an ocean away in Europe, local workers at U.S.
House cleaner shot to death on front porch after going to wrong house in Indianapolis suburb
Authorities are considering whether to charge an Indiana homeowner who they say shot and killed a woman working as a house cleaner after she mistakenly went to the wrong address.
DC Mayor Bowser is not the target of Justice Department investigation, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is scrutinizing a trip that Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser took to Qatar, but the mayor is not a target of the investigation, a
South Korea says North Korea fired 1 ballistic missile toward its eastern waters
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday fired a suspected short-range ballistic missile toward its eastern waters, South Korea’s military said, as Pyongyang steps up its testing activity
The Latest: Hundreds of flights canceled nationwide due to government shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration ’s unprecedented order to scale back flights nationwide because of the record-long government shutdown took effect Friday morning, with some passengers trying...
EU tightens visa restrictions on Russians over the Ukraine war and acts of sabotage
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Friday made it harder for Russian citizens to enter Europe’s ID-check free travel area due to Russia's continued war on Ukraine, increasing acts
Lebanon lifts travel ban on Gadhafi’s son and reduces bail to $900,000 paving way for his release
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese authorities lifted a travel ban and reduced bail for the son of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi paving the way for his release, judicial officials and
Biden urges on Nebraska Democrats as underdogs in his return to the political stage in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Joe Biden slowly but steadily walked onto the stage in Omaha on Friday. As he did, 800 people in the downtown Hilton ballroom rose to their
Tens of thousands in Portugal protest proposed labor reforms
LISBON (AP) — Tens of thousands of people in Lisbon took to the streets Saturday to protest a package of labor reforms proposed by Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's government.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York's holiday season
People view the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree while it's lifted by a crane into place at Rockefeller Plaza, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
US government allowed and even helped US firms sell tech used for surveillance in China, AP finds
Across five administrations, the U.S. government helped American firms sell technology to Chinese police, government agencies and surveillance companies, an Associated Press investigation has found.
‘Massive legal siege’ against social media companies looms in U.S.
Thousands of plaintiffs’ complaints, millions of pages of internal documents and transcripts of countless hours of depositions are about to land in U.S. courtrooms, threatening the future of the biggest
People in some states get SNAP food aid while others still wait for their November benefits
People in some U.S. states will be able to buy groceries with federally funded SNAP benefits Saturday while those in other states were still waiting for November food benefits that
Rare footage shows sucker fish as they whale-surf in the ocean’s wildest joyride
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — There are easier ways to cross an ocean, but few are as slick or stylish as the remora’s whale-surfing joyride.
Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrives in Manhattan, kicking off New York’s holiday season
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree was hoisted aloft at its new home in Manhattan on Saturday, marking the start of New York City’s holiday season.
Russian strikes hit an apartment block and energy sites in Ukraine, killing 4
The attack in Dnipro, Ukraine’s fourth-largest city, was part of a large Russian missile and drone barrage across the country that targeted power infrastructure.
B.C. ostrich farm is ‘ground-zero for change’ as family reels from shooting cull
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Katie Pasitney, whose mother co-owns the British Columbia ostrich farm where hundreds of the birds were shot dead in a cull ordered by the Canadian
The hunt for Toronto’s One Great Idea: We asked 8 notable Torontonians how they would make our city better. Here’s what they came up with
Got an idea about how to make Toronto a better place to live? We’re looking for that One Great Idea – be big or small— from readers, and to kick things off we asked a range of interesting...
Justice Department issues flurry of subpoenas in fresh inquiry into Trump-Russia probe: AP sources
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has embarked on a fresh investigation into one of President Donald Trump's chief grievances, issuing a flurry of subpoenas related to the U.S. government's
How Indigenous veterans faced battles at home and abroad
John Moses says that when his father Russell Moses returned on leave from the Korean War, his battles weren't over.
Police are investigating shots fired at Surrey home Saturday morning
VICTORIA - The Surrey Police Service is investigating after gunshots were fired at a residence.
Trump says US to boycott G20 in South Africa, repeating allegations about treatment of white farmers
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that no U.S. government officials would be attending the Group of 20 summit this year in South Africa, citing the country’s treatment
Inmate mistakenly released from London prison arrested after more than a week of freedom
A convicted sex offender who was mistakenly released early from a London prison was arrested Friday after more than a week of freedom, police said.
Two strangers offered to repair his roof. Then one seduced him. Now he’s heartbroken — and out thousands of dollars
Paul’s story is part of an alarming trend of romance scams, where a person creates a false identity and pretends to have romantic feelings for someone to gain their trust,
Rasta Pasta’s beloved Kensington Market location suddenly closes, shocking fans
A notice dated Oct. 30 cites unpaid rent at the popular Jamaican-Italian spot, leaving fans shocked online.
Ontario nearly doubles household electricity rebates to cover surging hydro prices
While the net result on residential hydro bills is minimal, the increase in the rebate will cost taxpayers an estimated $2 billion more per year.
Taiwan’s vice president calls for closer EU ties in rare address to international lawmakers
BRUSSELS (AP) — Taiwan's deputy leader urged the European Union to boost security and trade ties with the self-governing island and support its democracy in the face of growing threats
What’s at stake in Iraq’s parliamentary election
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqis are preparing to vote in a parliamentary election that comes at a crucial moment in the country and the region.
A fire at a perfume depot in northwestern Turkey kills 6 people
ISTANBUL (AP) — A fire at a perfume depot in northwestern Turkey on Saturday morning killed six people and left one person injured, officials said.
Hundreds charged with treason in Tanzania as authorities hunt key opposition figures after election
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Authorities in Tanzania charged hundreds of people with treason over demonstrations around disputed polls last month, in a major escalation of political tension as the country
Afghanistan and Pakistan have been holding peace talks. Here’s what to know
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Pakistan and Afghanistan have been holding peace talks in Istanbul, Turkey, as a tenuous ceasefire holds following cross-border clashes that left dozens of people dead and
What to know about pirates off the Somali coast who have hijacked a tanker
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Pirates off the coasts of Somalia have hijacked a commercial vessel for the first time in 18 months, raising fears of a resurgence of armed attacks
Highway 407 ETR warning drivers about surge in ‘convincing’ fake scam texts
The highway is warning customers of the phishing tactics used to obtain sensitive information.
A top New Zealand ex-police official pleads guilty to viewing child sexual abuse material at work
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Nearly six months after he quit his job, a disgraced former senior New Zealand police official pleaded guilty on Thursday to viewing child sexual abuse
Designer Olivier Rousteing leaves Balmain after 14 years fusing couture craft with pop-era bravado
PARIS (AP) — Designer Olivier Rousteing is stepping down as creative director of the Balmain fashion house after 14 hugely visible years in which he fused the rigor of Parisian
Underwater sculpture park brings coral reef art to Miami Beach
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — South Florida is seeing a wave of new cars, but they won't add to traffic or lengthen anyone's commute. That's because the cars are made
Man found dead at Vaughan recycling facility, York police say
Police responded to an injured person call, when they found the body of a man.
Nigeria’s army chief promises to step up anti-terror operations
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria’s new army chief promised to increase operations against “terrorists” in the country's north on Friday, less than a week after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened
Man arrested in 2023 fatal shooting of Toronto singer Mustafa’s brother
The 2023 shooting at Sherbourne and Shuter streets had claimed the life of Mustafa’s older brother, Mohamed Ahmed.
Families on SNAP worry about not just feeding themselves but also their pets
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Sarah Lungwitz has fretted over feeding not just her two teenage daughters with SNAP payments disrupted, but her family's cat and two dogs.
Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith charged with sexual assault for 2017 incident
Court documents say Smith was charged by Halifax Regional Police on Oct. 2, and he is scheduled to appear in court Monday.
Toronto under special weather statement ahead of Sunday snowfall as city, TTC brace for first taste of winter
From salting to warming centres, here’s how Toronto is preparing in case the first snowfall lands Saturday evening.
UN approves US-backed effort to lift sanctions on Syria’s president
The U.N. Security Council voted Thursday to lift a series of sanctions on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa and members of his government days before he is set to arrive in
Iranian capital faces water rationing and evacuations if it doesn’t rain soon, president warns
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president has warned that the capital is facing an unprecedented water and energy crisis as reservoirs have plunged to historic lows, threatening supplies of drinking
Brazil’s Supreme Court panel unanimously rejects Bolsonaro’s appeal, upholding 27-year sentence
SAO PAULO (AP) — The justices on Brazil's Supreme Court panel reviewing former President Jair Bolsonaro’s appeal unanimously rejected his request on Friday.
Victor Conte, who sold undetectable steroids to elite athletes in baseball and track, has died at 75
Victor Conte, the architect of a scheme to provide undetectable performance-enhancing drugs to professional athletes including baseball stars Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi and Olympic track...
Blood thinners no longer needed for many with irregular heatbeats, study suggests
Those who have undergone successful corrective procedures for irregular heart beats may no longer need to commit to long-term blood thinning therapy, an international study co-led by Canadian...
Van is chased by police in Bulgaria and crashes, killing six migrants
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A van carrying nine migrants who entered Bulgaria illegally crashed while being chased by police near the country's eastern Black Sea coast, killing six of the
UK police arrest 10 around a soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv
LONDON (AP) — British police said Friday that 10 people were arrested the previous night around the highly charged Europa League soccer match in Birmingham between English Premier League side
Pakistan says peace talks with Afghanistan are deadlocked despite mediation
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Peace talks in Istanbul between Pakistan and Afghanistan were at a deadlock on Friday, a day after both sides accused each other of mounting border clashes
Australian coroner calls for more investigations into German backpacker’s death 20 years ago
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — An Australian coroner on Thursday recommended that police further investigate the death of German backpacker Simone Strobel, whose body was found hidden in a park 20
In Israel, Mamdani’s win in New York stirs alarm over shifting US attitudes
JERUSALEM (AP) — The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor has sent a chill across Israel as people come to terms with the victory of a
Gaza death toll tops 69,000 as Israel and militants again exchange remains
The latest jump in deaths is attributed to more bodies being recovered under the rubble in the devastated strip since the ceasefire began on Oct. 10.
Toronto makes the top 20 in a ‘World’s Best Cities’ list. Here’s where it ranked — and which place took top spot
Toronto ranked in the lists Top 20, beating out a number of other global cities.
Florida is suing Planned Parenthood over the safety of abortion drugs. Here’s what to know
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, claiming the organization is “misrepresenting the safety” of abortion pills.
A lesser-known Farmers’ Almanac will fold after 2 centuries, citing money trouble
The Maine-based publication, not to be confused with the even older Old Farmer’s Almanac in neighboring New Hampshire, was first printed in 1818.
Supreme Court issues emergency order to block full SNAP food aid payments
The court wrangling prolonged weeks of uncertainty for the food program that serves about 1 in 8 Americans, mostly with lower incomes.
A landslide kills at least 21 people in the Papua New Guinea highlands, a report says
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A landslide early Friday morning killed at least 21 people in Papua New Guinea 's highlands, Australian media reported.
100 Mile House Mayor says mill closure at the end of 2025 underscores reform need
VICTORIA - The mayor of a community in B.C.'s Cariboo region says U.S. tariffs on the softwood lumber industry "are the icing on the cake" for an industry in need
Tanks for the memories: How an automaker revved up Canada’s war machine
Harry Carmichael took command in 1941 and soon Canada's makes of ice skate and soda fountains were making tank parts and gun tripods instead.
Poland’s Tusk blames ‘act of sabotage’ for railway line explosion near Warsaw
Polish authorities have detained dozens of people over suspected sabotage and espionage since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Toronto highway closures for planned roadwork on Nov. 17
Highway 401, Highway 409 and Highway 427 are affected
Swedish royals head to Canada as country lobbies for a slice of defence spending
King Carl XVI Gustaf — Sweden's longest reigning monarch — and Queen Silvia are in Ottawa and Montreal Tuesday through Thursday
Chile’s presidential race heads to a runoff between a communist and a pro-Trump conservative
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile is headed to a tense presidential runoff after a closely fought first-round vote Sunday set up a showdown between a member of the Communist Party
Fetterman says he’s back home after a fall put the Pennsylvania senator in the hospital
Fetterman, 56, disclosed that he was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation after he had a stroke during his 2022 campaign.
Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open
Tomorrow, the U.N. Security Council is set to vote on an American resolution that leaves the door open to Palestinian independence.
Burnaby apologizes for historic discrimination against people of Chinese descent
BURNABY - Burnaby, B.C., Mayor Mike Hurley has issued an official apology on behalf of the city for its historic discrimination against people of Chinese descent.
Headwinds for Trump in persuading the Saudi crown prince to agree to normalize ties with Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has not been subtle about how badly he wants to see Saudi Arabia and Israel normalize relations.
Pilot dead in eastern Ontario after plane crash, police say
Provincial police say a pilot is dead after an accident involving two small airplanes in eastern Ontario.
Make way for the flock! Hundreds of sheep head through German city to their winter pastures
BERLIN (AP) — Pedestrians in the German city of Nuremberg made way for hundreds of bleating sheep on Sunday as a flock of the animals was herded through downtown on
Eby says B.C. is at a ‘pivot point’ as he promises future based on natural resources
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby used his appearance at the convention of British Columbia's New Democrats to highlight several resource projects, while saying that the federal ban on
Toronto’s Nov. 16 forecast: Chance of rain showers or flurries
The daytime high is expected to reach 4 C
Woman, 84, dies after fire in Annex home on Saturday night
After firefighters successfully rescued the occupant from the second floor, the woman was taken to the hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries.
Ontario charity specializing in searches look for N.S. siblings missing since May
Six-year-old Lilly and four-year-old Jack Sullivan were reported missing on May 2 from Lansdowne Station, N.S.
Chile's hard-right holds the upper hand as presidential election goes to a tense runoff
Presidential candidate Jose Antonio Kast of the Republican Party, addresses supporters after early results in the general elections in Santiago, Chile, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Cristobal Escobar)
Toronto winter services plan won’t keep everyone warm this season, advocates say
TORONTO - Housing advocates say Toronto’s winter services plan to help those experiencing homelessness is an improvement from previous years, but there’s still more work to be done to keep
Brampton man charged after hate-motivated hit-and-run leaves pedestrian seriously injured, police say
A 22-year-old allegedly followed a pedestrian to an address in his vehicle, uttered racially charged comments toward them, and then struck them with the vehicle before fleeing, police said.
Thousands of Möbi toys recalled in Canada over choking hazard
13,583 units of the Möbi Zippee activity toy were sold in Canada from November 2019 to this September.
After more than 80 years, Imperial Pub has served its last pint. What does its closure mean for Toronto’s dive bars?
Long a hub for spontaneous gatherings and lively nights, the pub’s closure underscores the challenges facing Toronto’s remaining dive bars.
39-year-old man dead after shooting in Brampton
Police responded at just after 7:15 p.m. Saturday to what they believe was a targeted shooting in the Loafers Lake Lane and Conestoga Drive area.
Mystery donor answers prayers of Newfoundland town that fought to keep its church
ST. JOHN'S - Residents of a rural Newfoundland community who once locked the doors to their church to block its sale are celebrating this month after a mystery donor bought
How this fake Norval Morrisseau led to the collapse of Canada’s most brazen art forgery ring
“Spirit Energy of Mother Earth” is the painting that started it all — the fake that brought down a forgery ring profiting off the legacy of one of the towering
Why hundreds of empty Toronto lots are stuck in limbo, attracting garbage, pests — and the anger of their neighbours
They may one day be home to towering condos, but for now, they are unkempt empty lots that attract pests and garbage — and the anger of nearby neighbours.
A medley of tech gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list
NEW YORK (AP) — It's the most wonderful time of the year, unless you want to find the perfect gifts for tech lovers.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine is working on a prisoner exchange with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine is working to resume prisoner exchanges with Russia that could bring home 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday, a day after his national
Pilot killed in eastern Ontario plane crash participating in training flight: TSB
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada says the pilot killed in a Sunday mid-air collision in eastern Ontario was taking part in a training exercise.
Shelter-in-place order lifted after gun theft in northern Alberta: RCMP
Shortly after noon on Saturday, unknown suspects committed a robbery near Red Earth Creek and that several guns were taken, police say.
From our lab to theirs (where COVID may have began): Excerpt from a new book
China’s secret ties to two researchers in Canada exploded into the news but we might never know the full truth, according to a new book.
US students studying housing, health outcomes and sustainability win 2026 Rhodes scholarships
Five students at U.S. military academies and three each from Yale University, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are among the 32 American winners named Sunday as 2026
TDSB pause on Chromebook program rekindles debate: are kids using too much tech in class?
The program gave every Grade 5 and 9 student a Chromebook to use in class and at home. A budget-related pause has left some parents relieved.
A peek inside the Colonna Palace, Rome’s most exclusive tourist site
ROME (AP) — Millions of tourists visit the Colosseum and Sistine Chapel each year, yet only a tiny fraction ever step inside the gilded halls of Rome’s most exclusive site:
France secures release of French-Chilean national held in Venezuela
PARIS (AP) — France's government on Sunday announced the release of a French-Chilean national who had been held for four months in Venezuela.
Finland’s president urges Europe to hold its nerve as he warns no ceasefire likely soon in Ukraine
President Alexander Stubb urged European leaders to look at boosting support for Kyiv, which is facing creeping gains by Russia on the battlefield.
Ford Motor shows off new high-tech HQ. It has a ‘crown jewel’ showroom and room for 4,000 employees
DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Ford Motor Co.’s new headquarters, the carmaker's first central office switch since Dwight Eisenhower was president, is double the size of its old one with room
Immigration crackdown inspires uniquely Chicago pushback that’s now a model for other cities
CHICAGO (AP) — Baltazar Enriquez starts most mornings with street patrols, leaving his home in Chicago’s Little Village on foot or by car to find immigration agents that have repeatedly
Ecuadorian voters reject proposals to host foreign military bases and rewrite the constitution
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Ecuadorians voted Sunday to strike down a proposal that would have let foreign countries run military bases in the South American country where drug gangs are
Solar storms delay the launch of Blue Origin’s big new rocket with Mars orbiters for NASA
Intense solar storms can impact GPS communications and the power grid, experts say.
Chief asks for help locating missing jacket adorned with honours, family history
OTTAWA - A Mi'kmaw hereditary chief is pleading for help from the public to return his chiefs jacket he lost in the Montreal airport last week.
Landslide strikes bus on mountain pass in Vietnam, killing 6, as heavy rain persists
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A landslide buried a passenger bus on a treacherous mountain pass in Vietnam, killing six people and injuring 19 others, as more heavy rain was forecast
Montreal police investigate 30th homicide of 2025 after man, 21, dies in shooting
MONTREAL - Montreal police say a 21-year-old man shot in the city's east-end late last week is the city's latest homicide victim after dying from his injuries.
Photos from Chile’s general elections
Chileans voted for a new president and parliament on Sunday.
Toronto weather to be a chilly, wintry mix to start off the week as snowfall advisories issued in parts of the GTA
While parts of the GTA can expect between five to 30 cm of snow, Toronto is gearing up for a week of mixed weather and below zero temperatures.
The Toronto Zoo’s new Komodo dragons need names — so they’re holding a vote. Here are the options
A male and a female Komodo dragon are settling into the Australasian Pavilion at the zoo.
A spat over Taiwan is threatening China-Japan ties
BEIJING (AP) — Less than a month into her term, Japan's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military
4-year-old boy seriously injured in fire at a Rexdale home, GoFundMe page created by mother of the son
Emergency crews responded to Tofield Crescent at approximately 10:40 p.m. after reports of a fire.
Calgary man, daughter dead in California after wave sweeps them into ocean
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office says 39-year-old Yuji Hu was with his wife and two children at Garrapata State Beach on Friday, when a wave about six metres tall dragged
There's an issue that people in big cities and rural areas agree on, according to a new poll
A new survey from The American Communities Project shows that residents of America's Big Cities are less likely to list crime or gun violence among the top issues facing their
UN climate talks shift into higher gear with government ministers and presidency’s new document
“It brings a whole different dimension to the table,” said David Waskow, director of the international climate initiative at World Resources Institute.
PQ leader rallies troops as Quebec Liberals warn against Quebec currency policy
SHERBROOKE - Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon rallied his party faithful Sunday, less than a year from the next provincial election and with a number of important tests to
‘We will never stop fighting’: Queen’s Park vigil honours traffic violence victims
The ceremony was organized by a group of collision survivors pushing for improved road design and legislation, while working to change public attitudes towards traffic.
Election campaign in Hungary heats up as Orbán challenger Péter Magyar gains rural support
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — With Hungary's parliamentary elections still five months away, the country is already immersed in an intense political campaign between Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and his...
Federal and Manitoba governments announce more steps toward port project
WINNIPEG - One of the federal government's proposed nation-building projects — the expansion of the Port of Churchill and the rail line that serves the remote northern community — will
Trump defends Tucker Carlson after interview with activist known for his antisemitic views
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday brushed aside concerns about conservative commentator Tucker Carlson's recent interview with a far-right activist known for his...
Canada was on track to eliminate cervical cancer. Now doctors are alarmed by what they are seeing
New figures from Canadian Cancer Society confirm a troubling trend. “It’s frustrating to see this happen for a cancer that is completely preventable.”
Trump says US may have discussions with Maduro as aircraft carrier arrives in Caribbean
The Trump administration insists that the ship is a counterdrug operation. It has been seen as an escalating pressure tactic against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair to be sentenced in federal case
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 while riding off-duty in the cockpit is set to
Carney’s budget put to a vote + the rise of the crypto-to-cash industry
Here’s the latest on the federal budget, the illegal world of the crypto-to-cash industry, and Canada’s progress on its goal to eliminate cervical cancer.
Chile’s hard-right holds the upper hand as presidential election goes to a tense runoff
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump held the upper hand as Chile headed to a polarizing presidential runoff against a member
Trump plans to meet with Mamdani, says he’ll ‘work something out’ with New York City’s mayor-elect
Trump has for months slammed Mamdani, falsely labeling him as a “communist.”
Timbuktu’s famed manuscripts escaped al-Qaida but the threat remains
TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — Thirteen years ago, Abdoulaye Cissé risked his life to smuggle tens of thousands of fragile manuscripts out of Timbuktu as al-Qaida -linked extremists swept into the
The top photos of the day by AP’s photojournalists
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
Two charged in B.C. with trafficking in wildlife: Conservation Officer Service
RICHMOND - The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says a Wildlife Act investigation lasting more than three years has resulted in charges against two people.
Indiana lawmaker who opposed Trump’s redistricting push is victim of a swatting
An Indiana lawmaker who resisted President Donald Trump's push to have Republicans redraw the state's congressional boundaries was the victim of a swatting call Sunday that brought sheriff's deputies to
A search for the missing Sullivan children turned up items not deemed relevant: RCMP
HALIFAX - A search for Lilly and Jack Sullivan, six and four years old, turned up a number of items, including a child’s T-shirt, blanket and a tricycle.
Humanitarian officials race to reopen Gaza schools, in photos
With a ceasefire reached last month largely holding in the Gaza Strip, humanitarian officials are working frantically to reopen dozens of makeshift schools. UNICEF estimates that over 630,000...
TD Bank settles human rights complaint by B.C. Muslim-Indigenous man
Sharif Mohammed Bhamji said he hopes his case serves as example to others who have experienced similar injustices and encourages them to speak out.
NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
NEW YORK (AP) — Over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health's funding cuts, according to a new report.
Family sues lawyer of Toronto senior who went months without bail hearing before fatal jailhouse attack
The lawyer for Euplio Cusano has denied allegations of negligence. Euplio was charged with assault following an altercation with fellow residents outside his long-term-care home in April 2024.
Tribal colleges face uncertainty after federal cuts and historic shutdown, in photos
Twyla Baker, president of the Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College, poses for a portrait at the school Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, in New Town, N.D. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Why there’s hope for America — and the world — if Marjorie Taylor Greene is really sorry
During a Sunday interview with Greene, the Republican apologized for taking part in “toxic politics.”
House explosion in Southern California injures 8 and damages nearby homes
CHINO HILLS, Calif. (AP) — A house exploded in a Southern California neighborhood, injuring eight people and damaging two homes nearby, with firefighters evacuating a total of 16 homes.
South Korea offers talks with North to prevent accidental armed clash at border
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea proposed talks with North Korea to clarify the rivals' border line and ease military tensions, saying Monday that North Korean soldiers' repeated border
Visitors to a New Jersey zoo get to watch veterinarians treat the animals
Forget the giraffes, gibbons and leopards. About a dozen visitors at the Turtle Back Zoo gathered one recent morning around the most unusual sight of all.
Canada may fall short of goal to eliminating cervical cancer by 2040, cancer society says
TORONTO - A Canadian Cancer Statistics report says the country may not reach its goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2040.
Gunmen abduct 25 girls from a Nigerian high school and kill one staff member
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Gunmen attacked a high school in northwestern Nigeria before dawn on Monday, abducting 25 schoolgirls and killing at least one staffer, authorities said of the latest
Two in N.S. seriously injured after collision with driver going wrong way
DARTMOUTH - Halifax police say two people were seriously injured in a highway collision involving a driver going the wrong way.
Prosecutor: Antonio Brown could face 30 years in prison if guilty of attempted murder with gun
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown could face up to 30 years in prison if convicted of attempted murder because a firearm was allegedly used, a prosecutor said Monday.
Takeaways from AP’s report on a surge in Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The number of Palestinians dying in Israeli custody surged to nearly 100 people since the start of the war in Gaza, according to a report
Inside Canada’s shadowy crypto banking system that makes it easy to facilitate ‘an unlimited amount of crime’
Reporters went undercover to expose a growing crypto-to-cash industry that is openly flouting anti-money laundering measures.
One issue is uniting Americans in a time of polarization, according to a new poll
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Pessimism about the country's future has risen in cities since last year, but rural America is more optimistic about what's ahead for the U.S., according
Bangladesh’s ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for student uprising crackdown
DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A special tribunal sentenced Bangladesh’s ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and one of her close aides to death on charges of crimes against humanity for her
Toronto’s Nov. 17 forecast: Chance of flurries
The daytime high is expected to reach 2 C and there’s an expected morning wind chill of -9 C
Toronto City Hall raises Palestinian flag, joining other cities across Canada
Toronto isn't the only city in Canada to raise the Palestinian flag. Flags have also gone up at city hall in Calgary, Brampton, Ont., and Mississauga, Ont.
Walking on Yonge Street shouldn’t feel like a contact sport — so why the delays to widen the sidewalks?
Despite the city having taking steps in the form of YongeTOmorrow, a project that hopes to increase and improve pedestrian safety — relief for that busy stretch of Yonge Street
ICC prosecutors seek life sentence for Janjaweed leader convicted of Darfur crimes
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court on Monday asked for a life sentence for a leader of the feared Janjaweed militia convicted of playing a
Man charged with killing 4 in rural Tennessee to make first court appearance since indictment
A Tennessee man charged with killing four members of the same family and kidnapping a baby before eluding authorities for a week is scheduled Monday to make his first court
Most of Gaza’s schools are destroyed and hundreds of thousands of children cannot go back to class
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Bissan Younis looked dejected as she stood outside a cluster of tents surrounded by rubble and debris, a wasteland that is a common sight
Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody have surged. A prison guard describes rampant abuse
The picture that emerges from the report by Physicians for Human Rights -Israel is consistent with findings by The Associated Press.
What you need to know about this year’s flu shot and a new mutated virus
Despite a possible mismatch with this year’s vaccine, experts say the shot will be beneficial.
Police investigating after fatal shooting in township west on Toronto
Durham Regional Police say they are investigating after a male died from gunshot wounds at a local hospital.
From our lab to theirs (where COVID may have begun): Excerpt from a new book
China’s secret ties to two researchers in Canada exploded into the news but we might never know the full truth, according to a new book.
Three firefighters struck by driver while responding to crash in Uxbridge
The firefighters were responding to a crash near Wagg Road and Highway 47.
More than 130 arrested in North Carolina as governor says immigration crackdown is ‘stoking fear’
Ater a surge in Border Patrol activity in North Carolina's largest city over the weekend, including dozens of arrests, Gov. Josh Stein said the effort is “stoking fear," not making
Lake Shore Boulevard limited to one lane in each direction near Ontario Place until Dec. 1
The lane reduction went into effect Monday morning at 7 a.m., and will last until Dec. 1.
Pope could soon decide fate of Spain bishop accused of abuse, under investigation by church
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV could soon accept the resignation of an ailing Spanish bishop who is under church investigation for allegedly sexually abusing a young seminarian in
Poland blames sabotage for railway blast on Ukraine delivery line
Polish authorities have detained dozens of people over suspected sabotage and espionage since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Three firefighters struck by vehicle while responding to separate crash in Uxbridge
The firefighters were responding to a crash near Wagg Road and Highway 47 on Sunday night.
Hard-right former lawmaker José Antonio Kast leads in Chile’s polarizing presidential runoff
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A hard-right former lawmaker and admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump held the upper hand as Chile headed to a polarizing presidential runoff against a member
What’s next for the Epstein files after Trump’s social media posts
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A drone struck a Turkish-flagged tanker and set it ablaze on Monday in southern Ukraine’s Odesa region, officials said, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey urges delay on PBS decision by public TV board
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Suspect sought in shooting that critically injured New York Jets player Kris Boyd
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