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Mamdani administration wants to pull legal support for ex-NYC Mayor Adams in sexual assault lawsuit
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (609+ words) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration wants to stop representing Eric Adams in a lawsuit that alleges the former mayor sexually assaulted a woman more than three decades ago, according to a court filing Tuesday. The move comes just…...
Iran keeps up attacks on neighbors after Israel says it killed 2 of its top officials
11+ hour, 5+ min ago (1032+ words) The Iranian judiciary's news agency, Mizan, confirmed the killing of Soleimani. Iran has not confirmed or denied the reported killing of Larijani. Both men were key to Iran's violent crackdown on protests in January that challenged the theocracy's 47-year rule....
Minister says CAF 'not engaged' in Iran war as questions are asked about support role
9+ hour, 54+ min ago (649+ words) Defence Minister David McGuinty speaks with reporters in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld BRAMPTON - Canadian Armed Forces members are "not engaged" in the "prosecution" of the war against Iran, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Tuesday when…...
Israel seeking 'significant change' to how Canada tackles antisemitism
15+ hour, 49+ min ago (1070+ words) Ambassador of Israel to Canada Iddo Moed delivers remarks at an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event at the National Holocaust Memorial in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang OTTAWA - Israel is pursuing a sweeping diplomatic and public…...
In the news today: Tackling antisemitism, Soaring fuel costs, N.B. budget
22+ hour ago (686+ words) Ambassador of Israel to Canada Iddo Moed delivers remarks at an International Holocaust Remembrance Day event at the National Holocaust Memorial in Ottawa, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Israel seeking 'significant change' in how Canada tackles antisemitism…...
Canada can 'manage' Trump's call for help without being drawn into Iran war: minister
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (573+ words) OTTAWA - Canada can successfully navigate President Donald Trump's call for NATO allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz without getting drawn into the war, Defence Minister David McGuinty said Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump warned in an interview with The Financial…...
War rages on multiple fronts as Israeli attacks on Lebanon grow amid Iran shipping stranglehold
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (1144+ words) The state-run WAM news agency quoted the UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority as saying the closure had ended. The authorities said "the situation stabilized," allowing flights to resume. The earlier closure announcement showed the balancing act Emirati authorities face in…...
Photos from the Mideast in the 2nd week of the Iran war
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (220+ words) Photos from the Mideast in the 2nd week of the Iran war'thecanadianpressnews.ca Spanish police say body found on Tenerife is likely British teen who went missing nearly a month ago What to know about the ceasefire deal between Israel and…...
Israel steps up campaign in Lebanon, as Iran keeps stranglehold on shipping
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (1125+ words) Fears of a global energy crisis persisted, even as a small number of ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil is usually transported. Iranian strikes on commercial ships in…...
Photos from Iran, Israel and Lebanon in the third week of the Iran war
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (230+ words) Photos from Iran, Israel and Lebanon in the third week of the Iran war'thecanadianpressnews.ca Rep. Mike Gallagher says he's resigning early, leaving House Republicans with thinnest of majorities An Israeli raced to confront Palestinian attackers. He was then killed…...