Harvey Weinstein accuser Kaja Sokola is being sued for defamation. The plaintiff: Her sister
NEW YORK (AP) — Two sisters testified at Harvey Weinstein’s most recent criminal trial. Kaja Sokola accused the disgraced movie mogul of sexual assault. Ewa Sokola was called as a witness to boost her claims, but ultimately ended up helping...
Trump says US struck Islamic State targets in Nigeria after group targeted Christians
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that the U.S. launched a “powerful and deadly” strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria, after spending weeks accusing the West African country’s government of failing to rein in...
Boxing Day snowfall warning, special weather statements issued for southern Ontario
If you’re planning to travel in southern Ontario on Boxing Day, meteorologists say that snowfall and/or ice could impact your commute as the day goes on. A yellow-coloured snowfall warning was issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for several...
Raids carried out at Mexican homes linked to former Olympian Ryan Wedding
MEXICO CITY — Mexican authorities have executed four raids on homes linked to a suspect whose description matches that of former Olympic snowboarder and alleged Canadian drug kingpin Ryan Wedding. Mexico’s Secretariat of Security and Citizen Protection says in a...
Male wanted for stabbing in Mississauga: police
Peel police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing in Mississauga. Police say the incident happened on Dec. 24 around 7:20 p.m. in the area of Church Street and Queen Street...
From gym memberships to competition fees: Cost remains the biggest barrier to fitness in Canada
While fitness is often framed as a matter of motivation or time, experts say affordability is the real obstacle keeping many Canadians from staying active. “The number one reason people are not physically active enough is because they can’t or...
In Photos: Christmas celebrations around the world
Gabriel Romanelli, Latin parish priest leads a Mass on Christmas Eve at the Holy Family Church in Gaza City, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, far left, and her father Viktor Knavs...
Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in the face of...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV during his first Christmas Day message on Thursday urged the faithful to shed indifference in the face of those who have lost everything, such as in Gaza, those who are impoverished, such as...
King Charles III calls for kindness and unity in Christmas message amid global conflicts
LONDON (AP) — On a Christmas Day when the war in Ukraine casts a shadow over Europe, concerns over immigration divide societies, and some politicians fan anger and resentment, Britain’s King Charles III called on people to focus on kindness...
Mohammad Bakri, renowned and controversial Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Mohammad Bakri, a Palestinian director and actor who sought to share the complexities of Palestinian identity and culture through a variety of works in both Arabic and Hebrew, has died, his family announced. He was...
