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Former Prince Andrew can't escape Epstein's shadow as new documents reveal details about friendship
January 31, 2026 - 8:31 PM

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s royal family is facing a fresh round of embarrassment after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation into Jeffrey Epstein revealed unsavory details about the relationship between the convicted sex offender and a correspondent who appears to be the man

Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'
January 31, 2026 - 8:26 PM

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader warned Sunday that any attack by the United States would spark a “regional war” in the Mideast, further escalating tensions as President Donald Trump has threatened to militarily strike the Islamic Republic over its crackdown on recent nationwide protests.
Major global news moments of January, in AP photos
January 31, 2026 - 8:20 PM

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery features compelling images from around the world published by The Associated Press in January.
8 killed as passenger bus crashes in wet conditions in southern Turkey
January 31, 2026 - 7:37 PM

ISTANBUL (AP) — A passenger bus rolled off a road in southern Turkey’s Antalya province on Sunday, killing eight people, a senior official said.
Besieged by gang violence, Palestinian citizens in Israel demand more security
January 31, 2026 - 7:23 PM

KAFR YASIF, Israel (AP) — Nabil Safiya had taken a break from studying for a biology exam to meet a cousin at a pizza parlor when a gunman on a motorcycle rode past and fired, killing the 15-year-old as he sat in a black Renault.
Gaza border crossing is preparing to reopen after years of near-complete closure
January 31, 2026 - 7:17 PM

CAIRO (AP) — Gaza’s Rafah border crossing with Egypt showed signs of activity Sunday as Israel said that limited travel to and from the territory is set to resume after years of near-complete isolation. Reopening the border crossing is a key step as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire moves ahead.
NATO's ability to deter Russia has taken a hit with trans-Atlantic infighting
January 31, 2026 - 5:07 PM

BRUSSELS (AP) — European allies and Canada are pouring billions of dollars into helping Ukraine, and they have pledged to massively boost their budgets to defend their territories.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP
January 31, 2026 - 4:13 PM

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.
Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety
January 31, 2026 - 3:19 PM

It all began after a viral video alleging fraud in Somali-run child care centers in Minneapolis: strangers peering through windows, right-wing journalists showing up outside homes, influencers hurling false accusations.
Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources
January 31, 2026 - 3:15 PM

For academics, historians and activists, the past year has been tumultuous in advocating the teaching of Black history in the United States.
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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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Former Prince Andrew can't escape Epstein's shadow as new documents reveal details about friendship

Iran's supreme leader warns any US attack would spark 'regional war'

Major global news moments of January, in AP photos

8 killed as passenger bus crashes in wet conditions in southern Turkey

Besieged by gang violence, Palestinian citizens in Israel demand more security

Gaza border crossing is preparing to reopen after years of near-complete closure

NATO's ability to deter Russia has taken a hit with trans-Atlantic infighting

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP

Right-wing influencers are targeting Somali child care centers, leaving some fearing for safety

Black history centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

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