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Chile’s new President José Antonio Kast brings openly religious views to a changing country
April 01, 2026 - 1:17 AM

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chile’s new president, José Antonio Kast, has joined a growing list of right-leaning Latin American leaders. Not only is he conservative — he’s openly religious as well.
The Latest: Trump says the military could end its Iran offensive in 2 to 3 weeks
April 01, 2026 - 1:11 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump said the military could end its Iran offensive in two to three weeks and will shift responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz to countries that rely on it for oil and shipping as the White House announced a prime-time presidential address Wednesday evening on the war.
Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut's streets, upending city life
April 01, 2026 - 1:04 AM

BEIRUT (AP) — Beirut is bursting.
Man due in court after pedestrians struck in UK city of Derby
April 01, 2026 - 1:02 AM

LONDON (AP) — A man is set to appear in court Wednesday on charges related to an incident in which a car plowed into pedestrians enjoying a night out in the English city of Derby over the weekend, sending seven people to the hospital.
Securing Iran's enriched uranium by force would be risky and complex, experts say
April 01, 2026 - 12:58 AM

VIENNA (AP) — Should the U.S. decide to send in military forces to secure Iran’s uranium stockpile, it would be a complex, risky and lengthy operation, fraught with radiation and chemical dangers, according to experts and former government officials.
Russian military plane crashes in annexed Crimea, killing 29 people on board
April 01, 2026 - 12:53 AM

MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian military plane crashed in annexed Crimea, killing six crew and 23 passengers on board, Russian news agencies reported in the early hours of Wednesday, citing the country's Defense Ministry.
Fire and explosions cause panic near military camp in Burundi
April 01, 2026 - 12:52 AM

BUJUMBURA, Burundi (AP) — Residents of an area near a military camp in Burundi fled on Tuesday night after explosions were heard coming from the camp, due to what the army spokesperson later said was a fire caused an electrical fault at the armory.
Boat capsizes off Turkish coast after a high-speed chase, killing 18 migrants
April 01, 2026 - 12:49 AM

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A rubber boat carrying migrants capsized in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday following a high-speed chase by the coast guard, killing 18 migrants, officials said. At least 21 other migrants were rescued.
Photos show Christians marking Holy Week across the world
March 31, 2026 - 11:59 PM

Christians are celebrating Holy Week with processions and reenactments across the globe.
NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission
March 31, 2026 - 11:52 PM

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s humanity’s first flight to the moon since 1972.
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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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Chile’s new President José Antonio Kast brings openly religious views to a changing country

The Latest: Trump says the military could end its Iran offensive in 2 to 3 weeks

Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut's streets, upending city life

Man due in court after pedestrians struck in UK city of Derby

Securing Iran's enriched uranium by force would be risky and complex, experts say

Russian military plane crashes in annexed Crimea, killing 29 people on board

Fire and explosions cause panic near military camp in Burundi

Boat capsizes off Turkish coast after a high-speed chase, killing 18 migrants

Photos show Christians marking Holy Week across the world

NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission

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