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Canada joins other G7 nations to impose new Russian sanctions

Canada joins other G7 nations to impose new Russian sanctions

HIROSHIMA, Japan — The G7 Leaders' Summit kicked off on Friday in Hiroshima with Canada joining other members to announce new sanctions on Russia, as well as new funding to guard against the proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Polish official says object that entered airspace was Russian-made rocket

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — An aide to Polish President Andrzej Duda said Friday that the object that entered Poland’s airspace last year and was found in April was a Russian-made rocket.
Russia-Georgia flights resume despite protests, strained ties

Russia-Georgia flights resume despite protests, strained ties

TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Direct flights resumed on Friday between Russia and Georgia amid protests and sharp criticism from the South Caucasus nation’s president, just over a week after the Kremlin unexpectedly lifted a four-year-old ban despite rocky
Passport redesign just the latest battle in the culture war over Canadian identity

Passport redesign just the latest battle in the culture war over Canadian identity

OTTAWA — The government hit delete on Terry Fox.
Prosecutor suggests any indictments in Trump election investigation would likely come in August

Prosecutor suggests any indictments in Trump election investigation would likely come in August

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta prosecutor investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others broke the law while trying to overturn his 2020 election loss in Georgia seems to be suggesting that any grand jury indictments in the case would likel
Kosovo's new mayor takes up post peacefully in minority area as West warns against ethnic violence

Kosovo's new mayor takes up post peacefully in minority area as West warns against ethnic violence

MITROVICA, Kosovo (AP) — A new mayor has been sworn in in northern Kosovo after a vote in April that was boycotted by the ethnic Serb minority which dominates the area.
In El Salvador, transgender community struggles for rights and survival

In El Salvador, transgender community struggles for rights and survival

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Fabricio Chicas knows exactly what will happen.
Former Italian Premier Berlusconi leaves hospital after 45 days

Former Italian Premier Berlusconi leaves hospital after 45 days

MILAN (AP) — Former Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was discharged on Friday from a Milan hospital, nearly a month and a half after he was admitted with a lung infection.
Britain unveils $1.2B strategy to boost computer chip industry

Britain unveils $1.2B strategy to boost computer chip industry

LONDON (AP) — Britain's government unveiled its long-awaited semiconductor strategy Friday, catching up with similar efforts by Western allies seeking to reduce reliance on Asian production of the computer chips that are essential to modern life.
Trudeau announces new Russian sanctions at G7 summit

Trudeau announces new Russian sanctions at G7 summit

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Canada has announced new sanctions against Russia as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attends the G7 Leaders' Summit in Hiroshima.