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Several people injured after passenger train derails in southwestern Germany
BERLIN (AP) - Several people were injured after a passenger train derailed Sunday in southwestern Germany, according to German news agency dpa. Federal police told dpa that the severity of the injurie...
Jul 27, 2025

Canada's Stakusic bows out of NBO with first-round loss to Cristian
MONTREAL - Canada's Marina Stakusic put up a valiant effort, but ultimately fell to Romania's Jaqueline Cristian 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the opening round of the National Bank Open on Sunday. The 142nd-ranke...
Jul 27, 2025

Pogačar effectively seals 4th Tour de France title as organizers neutralize times before stage ends
PARIS (AP) - Slovenian rider Tadej Pogaar effectively sealed his fourth Tour de France title on Sunday after organizers decided to neutralize the times with 50 kilometers (31 miles) left because of th...
Jul 27, 2025

Blue Jays place all-star catcher Alejandro Kirk on seven-day IL with concussion
TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays have placed all-star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the seven-day injured list with a concussion. In a corresponding move, the club selected catcher Ali Sanchez to the Major...
Jul 27, 2025

At least 34 killed in attack on east Congo church by Islamic State-backed rebels, civil leader says
GOMA, Congo (AP) - The death toll from an attack on a Catholic church in eastern Congo by Islamic State-backed rebels has risen to 34, according to a civil society leader. "The bodies of the victims a...
Jul 27, 2025

Nanaimo Buccaneers sign rookies with deep local connections
NANAIMO - Making the step up to junior hockey will likely be a smoother transition for a pair of forwards looking to make their mark with the VIJHL's Nanaimo Buccaneers. Madden Cruickshank, 17, and Lu...
Jul 27, 2025

Summer McIntosh wins first gold medal at worlds in her quest for five
SINGAPORE (AP) - For Summer McIntosh of Canada, it's one gold medal won at the swimming world championships with four to go. McIntosh is aiming to win five gold medals in individual events at the worl...
Jul 27, 2025

Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet in Malaysia for talks to end hostilities
BANGKOK (AP) - Thai and Cambodian leaders will meet in Malaysia for talks to end hostilities, a spokesperson of the Thai prime minister's office said on Sunday. Jirayu Huangsap said Acting Prime Minis...
Jul 27, 2025

U.S. politics threaten to complicate Canada’s co-hosting of 2026 World Cup
OTTAWA - With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament. N...
Jul 27, 2025

Homebuilders navigate higher material costs, uncertain supply chains amid trade war
As a tariff storm blew in from south of the border earlier this year, many industries in Canada, including the home building sector, feared the unknown ahead of them. With stakeholders already keenly ...
Jul 27, 2025