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A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 2, Ukrainian officials say
October 21, 2025 - 10:34 PM

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia launched a massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital on Wednesday, killing at least two people, Ukrainian officials said, as U.S. President Donald Trump 's stop-and-go efforts to resolve the 3-year-old war in Europe suffered another setback.
Peru's president declares state of emergency in capital as it tries to stem surging violence
October 21, 2025 - 10:10 PM

LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's new president declared a state of emergency in the capital Tuesday in the government's latest attempt to stem a surge in violence that has stirred protests and contributed to the recent downfall of his predecessor.
Top UN court to rule on Israel's obligations to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians
October 21, 2025 - 10:07 PM

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The top United Nations court is set to give an opinion Wednesday on Israel’s legal obligations to ensure desperately needed humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
Western Balkans leaders meet in London for talks on migration and security
October 21, 2025 - 9:28 PM

LONDON (AP) — Leaders of six Western Balkan nations are due to meet British and European officials in London on Wednesday for talks on migration, security and economic growth in a volatile region where Russia seeks to wield influence.
Youth anger in Ivory Coast as the 83-year-old president seeks a fourth term
October 21, 2025 - 9:10 PM

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Placide Konan has been using his slam poetry shows to speak out against Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara’s bid for a fourth term in Saturday's election.
North Carolina GOP poised to redraw House map, aiming to secure another seat for Trump
October 21, 2025 - 9:10 PM

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders were poised Wednesday to complete a retooling of part of the state's U.S. House map in hopes of picking up an additional GOP seat and helping President Donald Trump retain majority control of the lower chamber of Congress in next year's midterm elections.
Mamdani aims to keep control while Cuomo angles for GOP votes ahead of final NYC mayoral debate
October 21, 2025 - 9:07 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's mayoral candidates are set to meet for their final debate Wednesday night, with Democrat Zohran Mamdani looking to stay in control of a race increasingly seen as his to win while former Gov. Andrew Cuomo amps up the pressure on Republican Curtis Sliwa to drop out.
Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica
October 21, 2025 - 9:06 PM

MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Melissa began dumping heavy rain on Hispaniola on Tuesday as forecasters warned of a significant flood risk in parts of the Caribbean region later this week.
Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey
October 21, 2025 - 9:06 PM

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Fifteen months after Sonya Massey, a Black woman who had called 911 for help, was killed in her home, the former police officer who fired the fatal shot is set to go on trial.
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October 21, 2025 - 9:04 PM

What to know about efforts to block National Guard deployments in Chicago, Portland, other US cities
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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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A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills at least 2, Ukrainian officials say

Peru's president declares state of emergency in capital as it tries to stem surging violence

Top UN court to rule on Israel's obligations to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians

Western Balkans leaders meet in London for talks on migration and security

Youth anger in Ivory Coast as the 83-year-old president seeks a fourth term

North Carolina GOP poised to redraw House map, aiming to secure another seat for Trump

Mamdani aims to keep control while Cuomo angles for GOP votes ahead of final NYC mayoral debate

Tropical Storm Melissa brings heavy rain and a flood risk to Haiti, Dominican Republic and Jamaica

Opening statements Wednesday in trial of ex-Illinois officer who killed Sonya Massey

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