A blast at a Turkish armaments factory kills at least 12 people
ISTANBUL (AP) — An explosion at an armaments factory in northwest Turkey left at least 12 dead and four injured Tuesday morning. The blast occurred in the facility located in…
American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported Tuesday.…
Man faces murder charges in the death of a woman who was lit on fire in New York City subway
A man is facing murder and arson charges in New York City for allegedly setting a woman on fire inside a subway train and then watching her die after she…
Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election
OTTAWA — Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Prime Minister Justin…
After sustained pressure on Marineland probe, Ontario animal welfare body opens up
Ontario’s little-known team of taxpayer-funded animal cruelty investigators recently issued its first-ever news release, years after launching in 2020. The small but meaningful step toward increased transparency comes after sustained…
‘Proud Ulsterman’ Jacob Stockdale signs fresh deal with province
Ulster star Jacob Stockdale has signed a new two-year deal that will keep him at Ravenhill until 2027. The 28-year-old has enjoyed a return to form in recent months, scoring…
Quebec doing better job at retaining immigrants, Atlantic Canada still struggling
MONTREAL — Immigrants are increasingly choosing to stay in Quebec, according to a new report from Statistics Canada, but the same isn’t true in the Atlantic region, which continues to…
Balkans snowstorm leaves tens of thousands of homes without power
Tens of thousands of homes in Bosnia were without electricity on Tuesday after more heavy snow and winds that also brought traffic chaos in neighbouring Croatia and Serbia. In Slovenia,…
Tributes paid to former councillor who died in road accident
Tributes have been paid to a former council leader who died in a road accident. Noel Crowley, 86, died in hospital three days after a road traffic collision in Port…
Brothers donate part of 150-year family farm to conservation agency
ST. THOMAS – A family whose Elgin County farm goes back 150 years has donated part of the land to a conservation authority facing environmental challenges. Recommended Videos Jim Lyle,…