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Huge explosion rocks a chemical plant in eastern China, no information on casualties
BEIJING (AP) - A huge explosion rocked a chemical plant in China's eastern Shandong province around noon Tuesday, according to state broadcaster CCTV, with thick plumes of black smoke visible from the...
May 27, 2025

In the news today: Liberals' goals to be outlined in throne speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Government's priorities to be outlined in today's throne speech Prime Minister Mark Carney's vision for nation...
May 27, 2025

Defence to finish cross-examining hockey player at ex-teammates' trial
Defence lawyers are expected to finish cross-examining a former member of Canada's world junior hockey team today at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates. Brett Howden, who now plays i...
May 27, 2025

Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert
OTTAWA - When representatives of NATO nations meet in The Hague late next month, they're expected to dramatically hike the alliance's defence spending target for members - the one Canada is failing to...
May 27, 2025

Final day of King's visit will include parade, throne speech
OTTAWA - King Charles and Queen Camilla will wrap up their whirlwind visit to Canada with a bit of royal pomp today including a parade through downtown Ottawa in a horse-drawn carriage. The royal coup...
May 27, 2025

King Charles delivers the throne speech today. Here's what you need to know.
OTTAWA - King Charles will read the speech from the throne this morning, which sets out the government's priorities for the current session of Parliament. Here are some facts about this historic event...
May 27, 2025

Defence to finish cross-examining hockey player at ex-teammates' trial
Defence lawyers are expected to finish cross-examining a former member of Canada's world junior hockey team today at the sexual assault trial of five of his ex-teammates. Brett Howden, who now plays i...
May 27, 2025

Government's priorities to be outlined in today's throne speech
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's vision for nation-building and economic growth is expected to form the main thrust of the throne speech when King Charles reads it today in the Canadian Senate. I...
May 27, 2025

PepsiCo joins Formula One as official sponsor in multi-year global sponsorship deal
PepsiCo is joining forces with Formula One, the latest sponsor to use the worldwide racing circuit to showcase its products. The multi-year global agreement will see Gatorade and Doritos branding ador...
May 27, 2025

Shorthanded Panthers make no excuses after Game 4 loss against Carolina denies a clinching chance
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - There was no Sam Reinhart, no Niko Mikkola and no A.J. Greer for the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals. There were also no goals. And Panthers co...
May 26, 2025