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Fear and hope in Texas: Paxton vs. Talarico in an expensive US Senate showdown
October 23, 2026 - 4:57 AM

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Winning Texas has been the Democratic Party's white whale for years, the much-hyped attempts repeatedly ending in disappointment.
Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing say they need several years to prepare for trial
October 23, 2026 - 4:38 AM

Defense attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk are suggesting a 2029 trial date because they say it could take them that long to prepare their case.
Philippines announces bounty on senator wanted by the ICC for crime against humanity
October 23, 2026 - 4:28 AM

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine officials announced a bounty Friday for the capture of a senator who has been ordered arrested by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity in connection with

Southeast Asia's worst haze in over a decade sparks student protests
October 23, 2026 - 4:25 AM

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of students across Indonesia have staged days of demonstrations protesting the government’s response to toxic haze that has blanketed multiple cities and spread to other nations in Southeast Asia in recent weeks.
Suspect arrested after 1 killed and several wounded in a shooting in Paris suburb
October 23, 2026 - 4:25 AM

PARIS (AP) — One person was killed and four others were seriously wounded when gunshots were fired from a vehicle in a Parisian suburb on Friday, French authorities said. France’s National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor’s office took charge of the case and said they will investiate whether the shooting was racially motivated.
Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent images
October 23, 2026 - 4:13 AM

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, said Friday she was “deeply distressed” by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her father’s former home. She also revealed that a letter containing “troubling allegations” about him had been sent to London police in 2018.
Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president
October 23, 2026 - 4:07 AM

TOKYO (AP) — The Asian Football Confederation has endorsed Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president in an apparent turnaround in its stance from two months ago when it criticized the head of soccer’s world governing body for a breach of trust.
AP Exclusive: Trump’s border chief defends wall plans in Texas’ Big Bend despite a court setback
October 23, 2026 - 4:07 AM

BLAINE, Wash. (AP) — The Trump administration’s top border official defended plans to build a wall and other infrastructure in Texas' Big Bend region despite mounting opposition against the project and a court-ordered

Israel orders West Bank closure after army kills 2 Palestinians it says were behind an attack
October 23, 2026 - 4:06 AM

HEBRON, West Bank (AP) — Israeli soldiers shot and killed two Palestinians who the military said had launched an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning. At least five other people were injured, some critically.
How close is the Amazon to a 'tipping point?' Brazil’s election could help shape its future
October 23, 2026 - 4:06 AM

SAO PAULO (AP) — While Brazil's presidential candidates have not made policy of the Amazon a major campaign topic, climate scientists and environmentalists say the winner of Sunday's race could determine whether, and how soon, the world's largest rainforest could reach a “tipping point.”
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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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Fear and hope in Texas: Paxton vs. Talarico in an expensive US Senate showdown

Defense attorneys in Charlie Kirk's killing say they need several years to prepare for trial

Philippines announces bounty on senator wanted by the ICC for crime against humanity

Southeast Asia's worst haze in over a decade sparks student protests

Suspect arrested after 1 killed and several wounded in a shooting in Paris suburb

Prince Harry's wife Meghan 'deeply distressed' by allegations her father had indecent images

Gianni Infantino is endorsed by the Asian Football Confederation for another term as FIFA president

AP Exclusive: Trump’s border chief defends wall plans in Texas’ Big Bend despite a court setback

Israel orders West Bank closure after army kills 2 Palestinians it says were behind an attack

How close is the Amazon to a 'tipping point?' Brazil’s election could help shape its future

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