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Sweden seizes evidence at Baltic Sea pipeline leak site

Sweden seizes evidence at Baltic Sea pipeline leak site

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden’s domestic security agency said Thursday that its preliminary investigation of leaks from two Russian gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “has strengthened the suspicions of serious sabotage” as the cause and a prosecuto
Housing affordability to improve in 2023, with some regional disparities: Desjardins

Housing affordability to improve in 2023, with some regional disparities: Desjardins

OTTAWA — As rising interest rates weigh on housing affordability, a new report suggests some relief may be on the horizon.
Falsehoods, harassment stress local election offices in US

Falsehoods, harassment stress local election offices in US

CARROLLTON, Ohio (AP) — With early voting less than three weeks away, Nicole Mickley was staring down a daunting to-do list: voting machines to test, poll workers to recruit, an onslaught of public records requests to examine.
Loretta Lynn's songs resonate anew amid abortion debate

Loretta Lynn's songs resonate anew amid abortion debate

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Loretta Lynn, the Grammy-winning country music icon who died Tuesday at 90, lived through — and sang about — decades of advancements for women's social movements, achievements now endangered.

Ukraine leader says Putin wouldn't survive nuclear attack

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday it was “hard to say” whether the risk of nuclear war had increased with his military's territorial gains, but he remains confident his Russian counterpart would not sur
Sri Lanka begins crucial debt restructuring talks with China

Sri Lanka begins crucial debt restructuring talks with China

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s president said Thursday his government has started debt restructuring discussions with China, an important step toward finalizing an International Monetary Fund rescue of the island nation from a severe economic
With division at home, UK's Truss seeks to thaw EU relations

With division at home, UK's Truss seeks to thaw EU relations

LONDON (AP) — After an acrimonious divorce and years of bickering, Britain’s government looks like it wants to make up with the European Union.
Fetterman records show light schedule as Pa. lieutenant gov.

Fetterman records show light schedule as Pa. lieutenant gov.

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In his campaign for a crucial U.S.
Solomon Islands leader rules out China base in his country

Solomon Islands leader rules out China base in his country

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The Solomon Islands prime minister assured Australia on Thursday that he would not “endanger his country” by allowing China to establish a naval base in the South Pacific.
Quebec elects record number of women, but will they be named to key cabinet roles?

Quebec elects record number of women, but will they be named to key cabinet roles?

MONTREAL — Quebecers made history Monday when they elected a record number of women to the province's legislature, but political observers say more is needed to ensure equality between men and women in politics.
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