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President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally Franois Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. Bayrou, 73, ...
Dec 13, 2024
President Macron names centrist ally Bayrou as France's next prime minister
PARIS (AP) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named centrist ally Franois Bayrou as prime minister, after a historic parliamentary vote ousted the previous government last week. Bayrou, 73, ...
Dec 13, 2024
In the news today: Canada Post strike hits Day 29, sides far apart
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada Post strike hits Day 29, sides far apart It's Day 29 of the Canada Post strike, with Christmas fast app...
Dec 13, 2024
Climate groups tried to spur action with a Taylor Swift ticket giveaway. Can it work?
TORONTO - Taylor Swift commands a legion of devotees, but among the thousands decked out in cowboy boots, friendship bracelets and glitter at her Canadian performances, one was not like the others. Mi...
Dec 13, 2024
Canadian officials eyed 'new opportunities' no matter who won U.S. election: memos
OTTAWA - As the U.S. presidential election loomed, Canadian officials envisioned new opportunities for co-operation with their southern neighbour on nuclear energy, supply chain security and carbon ca...
Dec 13, 2024
Conservationists eager to see plan to save rare eastern wolf found in Quebec, Ontario
MONTREAL - Gisle Benoit still gets goosebumps when she remembers the first time she saw a family of eastern wolves emerge from the forests of the Mauricie National Park, under the backdrop of a rising...
Dec 13, 2024
Niche dog sport divided Doug Ford's caucus as expansion plan killed, then resurrected
TORONTO - A decision over whether to expand an obscure dog sport in Ontario sparked division within Doug Ford's Progressive Conservative caucus that saw the premier agree to cancel a new licensing reg...
Dec 13, 2024
Healthy roster creating internal competition for Vancouver Canucks
VANCOUVER - All season long, Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has been tinkering with his lineup, trying to fill the gaping holes left by a string of injuries and absences. Now, as the team's...
Dec 12, 2024
Russia launches a massive aerial attack against Ukraine with dozens of cruise missiles and drones
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia on Friday launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine, involving dozens of cruise missiles and drones. The Russian military targeted Ukrainian power grid, energy minis...
Dec 12, 2024
Russia launches a massive aerial attack against Ukraine with dozens of cruise missiles and drones
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia on Friday launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine, involving dozens of cruise missiles and drones. The Russian military targeted Ukrainian power grid, energy minis...
Dec 12, 2024