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August 20, 2025
U.S. sanctions more ICC judges, prosecutors for probes into alleged American, Israeli war crimes
As a result of the sanctions, any assets the targets hold in U.S. jurisdictions are frozen.
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
Myanmar’s military retakes a strategic town 2 years after the resistance captured it
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar ‘s military has regained control of a strategic town in eastern Kayah state from the opposition’s armed forces after...
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August 20, 2025
‘There’s going to be trauma:’ Amid Newfoundland wildfires, children are top of mind
ST. JOHN'S - About 60 students in eastern Newfoundland will be starting classes this September in an unfamiliar place after a wildfire destr...
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August 20, 2025
Ottawa shirking responsibility for sheltering refugees, Chow warns, after Carney government offers Toronto just a quarter of requested funds
Mayor Olivia Chow warned the federal government’s new funding formula would leave Toronto $107 million short this year.
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
Officials in Mexico investigate switch failure in tourist train derailment
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A car of the tourist-focused Maya Train that derailed in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula appears to have left the track becaus...
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August 20, 2025
Rhode Island prosecutor under review after warning ‘you’re gonna regret this’ during arrest
A Rhode Island prosecutor is under review after police body camera footage recorded her warning officers “you're gonna regret this” while sh...
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August 20, 2025
Some evacuation orders, alerts linked to Vancouver Island wildfire lifted
PORT ALBERNI - Some of the evacuation orders and alerts linked to the Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island have been lifted or downg...
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August 20, 2025
Police investigating after body found on roof of hospital in Montreal suburb
MONTREAL - Police in Montreal's northern suburb are investigating after a man in his 40s was found dead on the roof of a hospital on Tuesday...
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August 20, 2025
Google’s Pixel 10 phones raises the ante on artificial intelligence
Google on Wednesday unveiled a new line-up of Pixel smartphones injected with another dose of artificial intelligence that's designed to do...
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August 20, 2025
South African breeder is accused of $14 million rhino horn smuggling ring
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African prosecutors have accused a well-known rhino breeder of operating a global rhino horn smuggling network alo...
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August 20, 2025
Toronto teacher fired for wearing blackface should be reinstated, arbitrator rules
Gorian Surlan, a former white teacher at Parkdale Collegiate Institute, was fired after showing up for work in blackface as part of what he...
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August 20, 2025
Winning $75-million Lotto Max ticket sold in Kingston — the highest jackpot so far this year
It is the biggest lottery win of the year so far, though Ontario Lottery and Gaming has not announced the identity of the ticket holder.
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August 20, 2025
Police watchdog investigates after Vancouver officer shoots man dead
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot dead in an alleged confrontation with officers in Vanco...
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August 20, 2025
National Guard vehicle collides with civilian car near US Capitol, trapping one person
WASHINGTON (AP) — A National Guard vehicle collided with a civilian car less than a mile from the U.S. Capitol on Thursday morning as troops...
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August 20, 2025
JD Vance and Pete Hegseth, visit National Guard troops amid DC protests over Trump’s crackdown
Attorney General Pam Bondi said more than 550 people have been arrested in the D.C. crackdown so far.
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
National Guard vehicle collides with civilian car near U.S. Capitol, trapping one person
Attorney General Pam Bondi said more than 550 people have been arrested in the D.C. crackdown so far.
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
Wisconsin Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski launches bid for lieutenant governor
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democratic Secretary of State Sarah Godlewski, who passed up a chance to run for the open governor's seat, an...
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August 20, 2025
Scientists get a rare peek inside of an exploding star
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists for the first time have spotted the insides of a dying star as it exploded, offering a rare peek into stellar evo...
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August 20, 2025
Texas can’t require the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom, judge says
Texas cannot require public schools to display the Ten Commandments in every classroom, a judge said Wednesday in a temporary ruling against...
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August 20, 2025
Texas can’t put the Ten Commandments in certain school districts’ classrooms, judge says
A group of Dallas-area families and faith leaders sought a preliminary injunction against the law, which goes into effect on Sept. 1.
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August 20, 2025
DeSantis awards posthumous Governor’s Medal of Freedom to Jimmy Buffett, Florida lawmakers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posthumously awarded five notable Floridians with the Governor's Medal of Freedom, on...
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August 20, 2025
China’s Xi makes a rare visit to Tibet to mark 60 years of contested rule there
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of...
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August 20, 2025
Congo’s draft peace deal with M23 seeks to return government control to rebel-held areas
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — A proposed peace deal between the government of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seeks to reinstate government c...
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August 20, 2025
18-year-old woman wanted for attempted murder after stabbing in Queen West earlier this month
There was a “physical altercation” before the woman followed and stabbed the victim on Aug. 8, police said.
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August 20, 2025
Lawyer for activist Jimmy Lai defends free speech in landmark Hong Kong trial
HONG KONG (AP) — A lawyer for prominent Hong Kong democracy activist and newspaper founder Jimmy Lai argued Wednesday that it was not wrong...
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August 20, 2025
Hurricane Erin nears US coast, pushing storm surge, dangerous rip currents ashore
High surf and rip current warnings stretch from Florida to New England as Hurricane Erin bears down.
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August 20, 2025
Netanyahu attacks Australia for recognizing Palestinian state
Last week, Australia announced it would join Canada, France, and the U.K. in recognizing a Palestinian state at next month’s UN summit.
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August 20, 2025
A historic Swedish church embraces inclusion with minority languages
KIRUNA, Sweden (AP) — The members of Kiruna Church primarily worship in Swedish, their country’s main language.
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
More enoki mushrooms recalled across Canada due to listeria contamination
The Gangrongtai branded Enoki Mushrooms were sold in Ontario as well as three other provinces.
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
How to make climate-friendly and sustainable choices when shopping online
One way to be climate-friendly: Shop sustainably. But figuring out which products count as “sustainable” can be hard, especially when buying...
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August 20, 2025
Black Cowboy joy is spread by ‘Boots on the Ground’ viral line dance
NEW YORK (AP) — When Tre Little two-stepped in his cowboy boots at the BET Awards preshow this summer, he was overcome with joy and gratitud...
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August 20, 2025
An Italian funeral for a Palestinian woman evacuated from Gaza becomes a call to ‘make noise’
PONTASSERCHIO, Italy (AP) — Funeral services were held Wednesday for a young Palestinian woman who died in Italy shortly after being evacuat...
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August 20, 2025
Israel’s war conduct is condemned during Italian funeral for Palestinian woman evacuated from Gaza
PONTASSERCHIO, Italy (AP) — Funeral services were held Wednesday for a young Palestinian woman who died in Italy shortly after being evacuat...
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August 20, 2025
The Latest: Texas GOP poised to approve map gerrymandered for their advantage
The first domino in a growing national redistricting battle is likely to fall Wednesday as the Republican-controlled Texas legislature is ex...
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August 20, 2025
The Latest: Texas GOP has their quorum to vote on new gerrymandered district map
The Republican-controlled Texas Legislature is poised to vote soon on a redistricting plan that resulted from prodding by President Donald T...
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August 20, 2025
An unidentified flying object has crashed and exploded in Poland’s east
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — An unidentified flying object crashed into a cornfield and exploded in eastern Poland early Wednesday, the country's n...
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August 20, 2025
Poland calls a drone crash in the country’s east a Russian provocation amid peace talks
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's defense minister said that a flying object that crashed and exploded in a cornfield in eastern Poland early W...
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
U.S.-led coalition captures a senior Islamic State member in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — A U.S.-led coalition captured a senior member of the Islamic State group in northwest Syria on Wednesday, state media and a wa...
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August 20, 2025
Ontario Universities’ double edged sword + Air Canada’s attempt to get passengers back up in the air
Here’s the latest on the financial challenges faced by Ontario universities as back to school nears, Air Canada’s efforts to get travellers...
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
Rwanda-backed rebels killed over 140 civilians in eastern Congo, rights group says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Rwanda-backed rebels killed at least 140 people in farming communities in eastern Congo in July, a human rights group...
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August 20, 2025
Taiwanese court sentences ex-legislator’s son for illegal fuel transfers to North Korea
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The son of a former Taiwanese legislator has been sentenced to more than two years in prison for a scheme that illegal...
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August 20, 2025
As hurricane season collides with immigration agenda, fears increase for those without legal status
If a major hurricane approaches Central Florida this season, Maria knows it's dangerous to stay inside her wooden, trailer-like home. In pas...
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August 20, 2025
Pakistan issues flood alert for southern districts as rescuers search for missing in the northwest
BUNER, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan issued a flood alert Wednesday for some southern districts, warning of torrential rains, as rescue teams con...
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
One person dead, another injured in shooting at Brampton home
Peel police investigators believe the shooting is an isolated incident.
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August 20, 2025
One person dead, another injured in Brampton shooting
Peel police investigators believe the shooting is an isolated incident.
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
German foreign minister backs Israel and Palestine two-state solution during Indonesia visit
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — The foreign minister of Germany called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hama...
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August 20, 2025
Macron denounces Netanyahu’s ‘abject’ remarks that he fueled antisemitism
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Netanyahu’s remarks as “abject” and “erroneous” in response to Israel Prime Minister...
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
Pope calls for fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East and Ukraine as he returns to Vatican
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast on Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine, issuing a spec...
The Toronto Star
August 20, 2025
Authorities charge man suspected of planning attack in Germany, possibly targeting Israeli Embassy
BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors announced terrorism charges Wednesday against a man who they say may have planned to attack the Israeli Emb...
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August 20, 2025