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Tennis player Elina Svitolina faces hateful abuse after Montreal loss, blames 'shameful' bettors
MONTREAL, Canada (AP) - Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina has spoken out about the deluge of hateful abuse she received online from frustrated gamblers after losing a match in Canada, including ...
Aug 06, 2025
Victoria Mboko wild ride leads to tonight's semifinal showdown at NBO Open
MONTREAL - No longer a stranger to Canadian fans, or a lightweight on the Women's Tennis Association Tour, Victoria Mboko's captivating run from fearless wild-card entry to National Bank Open semifina...
Aug 06, 2025
Separatist Bosnian Serb leader Dodik removed from office by Bosnian election authorities
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) - Bosnia's electoral authorities on Wednesday stripped separatist Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from his position as president of the Serb entity in Bosnia, follo...
Aug 06, 2025
Trump's envoy meets Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline, the Kremlin says
The Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff for talks, days before the White House's deadline for Russia to reach a peace dea...
Aug 06, 2025
In the news today: Air Canada labour trouble; two terrorism cases in court today
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Air Canada attendants vote for strike mandate Air Canada flight attendants have voted to give their union a st...
Aug 06, 2025
Judge to rule on bail for 3 men charged in alleged plot to take land near Quebec City
QUBEC - A judge will rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area. Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphal Lagac, ...
Aug 06, 2025
Barbers using TikTok to build their brands are attracting a new teen clientele
MONTRAL - Videos of barbers at work showcasing their talents are plentiful on TikTok, and young clients are taking notice. The trend on the short-form, video-sharing platform is helping to fuel intere...
Aug 06, 2025
Supreme Court of Canada weighs appeal application from Via Rail terror case
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is set to decide Thursday whether to hear the appeal of Raed Jaser, who was convicted of planning to commit murder for the benefit of a terrorist group. It's the l...
Aug 06, 2025
Blue Jays go deep 5 times, Varsho gets 6 RBIs in 10-4 win over Rockies
DENVER (AP) - Daulton Varsho hit a pair of two-run homers and a two-run double, and the American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays went deep five times in a 10-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tu...
Aug 05, 2025
Son Heung-min signs with MLS' Los Angeles FC after a decade at Tottenham
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with Los Angeles FC on Tuesday, finalizing his move to Major League Soccer after a decade at Tottenham Hotspur. The 33-year-old South Korean super...
Aug 05, 2025
