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British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
July 05, 2026 - 4:06 AM

CAIRO (AP) — A cargo ship came under attack Sunday off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, the British military said, the latest maritime attack off the conflict-torn Arab country.
Iran's top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
July 05, 2026 - 3:26 AM

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's top officials and brothers of the country's new supreme leader emerged into public view Sunday to attend the funeral prayers for the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling a new confidence in their safety as calls grew for the killing of U.S. President Donald Trump.
AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT
July 05, 2026 - 3:05 AM

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary
Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa
July 05, 2026 - 3:02 AM

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria said Sunday that two of its nationals were killed last month in South Africa following violent anti-immigrant protests targeting African workers in the country.
A fast-moving wildfire near Greece's Thessaloniki sparks evacuations as smoke blankets suburbs
July 05, 2026 - 3:00 AM

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire broke out Saturday evening near the suburbs of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city, the country's fire service said, and residents of three small suburbs north of the city were told to evacuate.
Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam
July 05, 2026 - 2:41 AM

BEIJING (AP) — Heavy rains have left five people dead in northern China while a tropical storm toppled trees and submerged cars in the nation's south, state media reported Sunday.
Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran, in photos
July 05, 2026 - 2:34 AM

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's dayslong funeral for

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
July 05, 2026 - 1:00 AM

One person was killed in a Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea, Moscow-installed officials said in the early hours of Sunday, as Russian and Ukrainian leaders held separate calls with U.S. President Donald Trump on ending the war, now in its fifth year.
NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing
July 04, 2026 - 11:29 PM

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance, employing outright flattery to dissuade U.S. President Donald Trump from acting on threats to abandon it.
How Paris appeals court ruling could upend Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential bid
July 04, 2026 - 11:14 PM

PARIS (AP) — Paris' appeals court is set to rule Tuesday in Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement case, a decision that could determine whether one of France’s leading presidential contenders can run in next year’s election.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen

Iran's top officials attend prayer for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT

Nigeria says 2 nationals were killed during anti-migrant violence in South Africa

A fast-moving wildfire near Greece's Thessaloniki sparks evacuations as smoke blankets suburbs

Heavy rains leave 5 dead in China's north while Tropical Storm Maysak hits the south and Vietnam

Dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Khamenei begins in Iran, in photos

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls

NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing

How Paris appeals court ruling could upend Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential bid

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