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Representative Steve Scalise, whom Republicans nominated to be the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, dropped out of the race on Thursday as the party failed to resolve its divisions, prolonging the leadership crisis in the chamber. Small number of Republican hardline holdouts refuse to back their party’s …

WARNING: This story contains distressing details. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid three gross indecency charges against a 97-year-old Ottawa woman, alleging she was involved in sexual assaults in the 1960s and 1970s in northern Ontario residential and day schools. The accused, Francoise Seguin, was a nun with the Sisters …

Five days after Hamas militants stormed several Israeli communities, killing hundreds of civilians and soldiers, families of those who are believed to have been abducted in the attack say they are struggling to get information about their relatives and fear for their safety as Israeli blankets Gaza with retaliatory airstrikes. …

MARRAKESH, Morocco: The World Bank’s new president, Ajay Banga, said on Wednesday that the global lender must become “better” and “bigger” to boost its capacity to help developing countries battle climate change, poverty and pandemics. Banga, who was appointed in June, made his plea at the annual meetings of the …

The president of the Central Alberta Soccer Association (CASA) has been suspended after an email was sent from his account expressing disdain toward diversity initiatives, saying the initiatives “discriminate against Canadians, especially young males of European descent.” Message from Central Alberta Soccer Association president’s account expressed disdain toward diversity efforts. …

Adi Vital-Kaploun, a dual Israeli Canadian citizen with close ties to Ottawa, was sheltering in her home with her two young sons when Hamas militants killed her last weekend, her family says. They’re outraged that some media reports say Hamas let her go with her children, when in fact she …

Justin Bieber is under fire for sharing Praying for Israel post over Gaza photo  As the war between Israel and Hamas lingers on, members of the public and celebrities are turning to social media to share words of support and offer their thoughts and prayers. With the spotlight of the …

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with manslaughter in the death of an 11-year-old boy in Shippagan nearly a year ago, RCMP say. The victim, identified by family as Thomas Haché, was airlifted to IWK Health Centre in Halifax after being struck in the head by a scooter during an …

In the world of art, a fast-rising name in the international scene continues to emerge: Artist on a Mission,  Kristine Lim. Kristine’s incredible, distinct, and deeply rooted creations inspire anyone who sees them. But what makes her journey an even more interesting testament are the words and stories of the …

At a Glance He finished third in the qualifications with a score of 14.600 and was the only gymnast in the final who didn’t yet have a pathway to Paris via the team or all-around qualifications. Carlos Yulo earns a ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics following his performance in …