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Poland's ruling party leader vows to protect the EU border with Russia's ally Belarus

Poland's ruling party leader vows to protect the EU border with Russia's ally Belarus

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The European Union's border with Russian ally Belarus has become more dangerous because of Russia’s military presence there, and securing the frontier is the Polish government’s top priority, Poland's ruling party leader said Th
CEO of royal banker Coutts resigns amid furor over closure of politician Nigel Farage's account

CEO of royal banker Coutts resigns amid furor over closure of politician Nigel Farage's account

LONDON (AP) — The chief executive of Coutts Bank, long known as the bankers for Britain’s royal family and nobility, has stepped down amid the furor surrounding populist politician Nigel Farage’s complaints that his account was closed because of his
Supreme Court won't hear appeal of ex-construction boss convicted of corruption

Supreme Court won't hear appeal of ex-construction boss convicted of corruption

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal from a former construction boss who was convicted of corruption, breach of trust and conspiracy to commit fraud.
Trump once condemned the Jan. 6 rioters. Now he's become one of their biggest supporters

Trump once condemned the Jan. 6 rioters. Now he's become one of their biggest supporters

NEW YORK (AP) — The day after Jan.
DeSantis will headline a barbecue billed as South Carolina Republicans' largest annual gathering

DeSantis will headline a barbecue billed as South Carolina Republicans' largest annual gathering

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to headline next month a barbecue billed as South Carolina's largest annual gathering of Republicans.

B.C. judge allows cannabis 'fire sale' to stave off CRA destruction threat

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has approved the bulk sale of more than 1,200 kilograms of cannabis by a company after the Canada Revenue Agency threatened to destroy it.
What is citizens' services, and what should be expected from the new minister?

What is citizens' services, and what should be expected from the new minister?

OTTAWA — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reorganized his front bench Wednesday in a massive federal cabinet shuffle, he also created a single new job: minister of citizens' services.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom offers to help negotiate Hollywood strike

California Gov. Gavin Newsom offers to help negotiate Hollywood strike

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.
Former senator, MP and journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88

Former senator, MP and journalist Pat Carney is dead at the age of 88

VANCOUVER — Pat Carney, who pioneered roles for women in Canadian politics and journalism, has died at the age of 88. Her niece, Jill Carney, confirmed in a statement that the former MP and senator passed away late Tuesday.
Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

Trudeau names new cabinet, shifting focus to economy, housing ahead of next election

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a massive overhaul to his cabinet two years into his latest mandate, with about three-quarters of cabinet portfolios switching hands.