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Italy's tourism minister resigns under pressure from Meloni after referendum defeat
March 25, 2026 - 12:22 PM

MILAN (AP) — Italy ’s legally troubled tourism minister resigned on Wednesday in the fallout of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s failed referendum on judicial reforms.
New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from
March 25, 2026 - 12:14 PM

NEW YORK (AP) — Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years.
Zimbabwe says 15 of its citizens killed after fraudulent recruitment into Russia-Ukraine war
March 25, 2026 - 12:08 PM

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe on Wednesday said that 15 of its citizens have been killed after being recruited into the war between Russia and Ukraine, as authorities warn of fraudulent schemes to lure recruits from several other African countries into the four-year-old conflict.
Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast
March 25, 2026 - 11:59 AM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran on Wednesday dismissed an American plan to pause the war in the Middle East and launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including an assault that sparked a huge fire at Kuwait International Airport.
The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists
March 25, 2026 - 11:53 AM

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.
More than 2 million people in Darfur left without proper care after drone strike on major hospital
March 25, 2026 - 11:47 AM

CAIRO (AP) — More than 2 million people in Sudan’s Darfur region have been left without proper medical care after a drone strike last week took a major hospital out of service, the World Health Organization and a senior aid official say.
The clock is ticking for San Jose State to change its policy on a transgender athlete
March 25, 2026 - 11:29 AM

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Trump administration gave San Jose State University 10 days to resolve what the U.S. Education Department has deemed are Title IX violations involving transgender athletes, saying the school will face legal action and the possible loss of

Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration
March 25, 2026 - 11:28 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has finally decided to consider expanding past its current 30-team footprint, with the league's owners voting Wednesday to start exploring the process of adding franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle.
Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip May 14-15, after delay due to Iran war
March 25, 2026 - 11:28 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing for a rescheduled summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14 and 15, the White House announced on Wednesday.
Sarah Mullally celebrated as the Church of England's first female leader, in photos
March 25, 2026 - 11:28 AM

CANTERBURY, England (AP) — Sarah Mullally has been formally installed as archbishop of Canterbury, marking the start of her public ministry as the first woman to lead the Church of England.
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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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Italy's tourism minister resigns under pressure from Meloni after referendum defeat

New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

Zimbabwe says 15 of its citizens killed after fraudulent recruitment into Russia-Ukraine war

Iran rejects US ceasefire plan, issues its own demands as strikes land across the Mideast

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

More than 2 million people in Darfur left without proper care after drone strike on major hospital

The clock is ticking for San Jose State to change its policy on a transgender athlete

Vegas and Seattle a step closer to getting NBA teams. League's owners approve expansion exploration

Trump will travel to Beijing for rescheduled China trip May 14-15, after delay due to Iran war

Sarah Mullally celebrated as the Church of England's first female leader, in photos

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