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Intelligence chief: Russian spy ring had 'source' in France

Intelligence chief: Russian spy ring had 'source' in France

LE PECQ, France (AP) — The French chief of counterintelligence has given new details about a Russian spy ring broken up by France in the wake of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine , saying the six intelligence agents were caught red-handed interacting with
Newfoundland's Terra Nova oilfield faces more delays, uncertainty

Newfoundland's Terra Nova oilfield faces more delays, uncertainty

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An oilfield off the southeast coast of Newfoundland that hasn't produced crude since 2019 is facing more setbacks.
'Broken system:' Policing shortages facing N.B. communities highlight national issue

'Broken system:' Policing shortages facing N.B. communities highlight national issue

FREDERICTON — Some New Brunswick communities are being forced to find creative solutions to law enforcement because of RCMP policing shortages, a phenomenon experts say is symbolic of what much of small-town Canada is experiencing.
Tunisia rounds up migrants at sea in unprecedented numbers

Tunisia rounds up migrants at sea in unprecedented numbers

OFF THE COAST OF SFAX, Tunisia (AP) — A young man wearing a baseball cap emblazoned with “Dior," women clutching babies wrapped in blankets, children bundled in winter coats.
Why the US evacuation from Sudan left Americans behind

Why the US evacuation from Sudan left Americans behind

WASHINGTON (AP) — Warring factions trying to seize control of the east African nation of Sudan have plunged the country into chaos, and thousands are fleeing the capital of Khartoum and nearby battle zones. Some countries, including the U.S.
In win for UK government, court nixes part of nurses' strike

In win for UK government, court nixes part of nurses' strike

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s High Court ruled Thursday that part of a strike by thousands of nurses planned for next week is illegal, handing a small victory to the government in its bitter dispute with public sector unions .
Berlin's first conservative mayor in 22 years takes office

Berlin's first conservative mayor in 22 years takes office

BERLIN (AP) — Berlin's first conservative mayor in 22 years took office on Thursday following a state election in which he capitalized on discontent in the German capital. Amid divisions in his own coalition, he had a rocky start.
Tucker Carlson speaks out for 1st time after Fox News firing

Tucker Carlson speaks out for 1st time after Fox News firing

NEW YORK (AP) — Tucker Carlson emerged Wednesday, two days after Fox News fired him, with a two-minute, campaign-style monologue that didn't address why he suddenly became unemployed. He posted a video on Twitter shortly after 8 p.m.

Experts say Flames arena may not sway votes in upcoming provincial election

CALGARY — A political scientist says it's too early to say how a Calgary NHL arena project could play into this spring's provincial election, but notes it may not be the game-changer the United Conservative Party wants it to be.
Turkey's Erdogan appears via video link after health scare

Turkey's Erdogan appears via video link after health scare

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated a nuclear power plant via video Thursday in his first public appearance since falling ill on live TV and canceling campaign stops, as he sought to dispel concerns about his heal